With Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrating its 20th Edition on Tuesday February 7, 2023, we wanted to kick off this week talking about internet safety. Safer Internet Day “Together for a Better Internet” began in Europe in 2003 and continues to grow raising awareness in more than 100 countries. Connect Safely has been bringing us the official home of U.S. Safer Internet Day since 2013. SID not only aims to create a safer internet but also a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively. How to observe Safer Internet Day at Home, School, and Work by Connect Safely.
Internet safety/Online safety/Cyber safety covers a lot of different things.
- Use strong passwords.
- Keep passwords private.
- Know what you’re clicking on.
- Monitor and manage your kids time on the internet.
- Report Cyberbullying or Cyberstalking.
- Protect your identity and personal information.
- Protect business and customer data.
- Confirm email sender before opening attachments.
Being aware of what you’re doing and where on the internet is a huge factor in keeping yourself safe. But most users, especially business owners, realize the safety and security of the internet begins behind the scenes. This means you must have proper network hardware, updated firmware, protection against malware, managed firewall services, secure Wi-Fi, and a trusted relationship with your employees that can be exhibited with online safety training.
Find out exactly how BizVox experienced professionals can connect your business to the most advanced internet solutions available to your location.
Here at BizVox we’re excited to see how technology continues to evolve the business solutions that will work best for your business. Find out more about Internet and Network Management by completing our Request A Quote form or contacting us at sales@bizvox.net or 843-628-0860. BizVox, Connecting the Charleston area with confidence.
Resources: U.S. Home Safer Internet Day, ConnectSafely and How to Observe Safer Internet Day at Home, School, and Work, Days of the Year: Safer Internet Day, Wikipedia: Internet Safety