- Fortinet is bringing cybersecurity education to children before cybercounts bring chaos to their devices
- Teaching children digital security can be smarter than trusting only to tools
- Gamified lessons and friendly tools for teachers can make cybersecurity training adhere
As cybersecurity threats continue to increase worldwide, Fortinet has launched an ambitious initiative to address a critical blind spot: the lack of digital security education for children.
The new company Safety consciousness and training service: educational edition The initiative aims to introduce the foundations of cyber security in each Australian classroom, which covers primary and secondary schools.
A recent Fortinet report found that more than half (56%) of IT leaders cite a lack of security awareness as a concern, while 97% believe that more training would help reduce cyber attacks. The objective of this initiative is simple: to promote digital resilience before children become objectives.
Build a safer digital future through schools
“Technology is increasingly integrated in all aspects of our daily life. The construction of cyber resilience begins with early education, and Fortinet undertakes to equip students and educators with the skills they need to operate safely and responsible online,” said Rob Kaet, development manager of the Fortinet Association.
The curriculum presents interactive videos, gamified learning experiences and resources of comprehensive educators, which makes it accessible not only for students but also for teachers who may not have previous experience in cyber security.
As more computers grow in schools and digital learning becomes the norm, this initiative seems operated. Educators have responded positively.
“Cybersecurity is no longer an issue reserved for IT classes; it is an essential ability to life. The Fortinet Security Consciousness Curriculum facilitates teachers to introduce complex concepts in an attractive and appropriate way for age,” said Sarah Hollinshead, interdisciplinary technologies coordinator of the School of Sciences and Matáneas of Australian and Matáneas Sciences.
“It offers educators trust and tools to direct important conversations about online security while helping students build digital consciousness that they will need throughout their education and future careers,” he added.
This movement is part of the broader Fortinet training initiative, which also includes certifications of free network security (NSE) and technical study plans for higher education institutions.
“He Safety consciousness and training service: educational edition It represents a significant step towards the construction of digital trust in the education sector, combining access at no cost with the flexible delivery and support of teachers, ”said Rob Rashotte, vice president of Fortinet Training Institute.
Even so, although the intentions are commendable, the program raises questions. Can a school year only maintain the rhythm of the spoil of threats in rapid evolution?
Even the best antivirus software and parents control applications fight with threats from zero day, so it is not clear if a curriculum, no matter how well designed, can completely prepare students for what is coming.
Fortinet’s goal of training one million people by 2026 is ambitious and worthy of praise, but it is important to remember: consciousness does not always guarantee behavior change.
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