The government is hosting a virtual event to try to publicise cyber security events.
Virtual Cyberlise 2020 is free.
It has been organised by the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA), will run throughout October in collaboration with local industry and off-island speakers.
Virtual Cyberlise 2020 aims to promote the steps that can be taken at home, at work and within the community to combat cyber security threats, with practical tools and insights.
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It will start on Monday, September 28.
The first week of the event focuses on social media and there will be short webinars released on Isle of Man Government’s YouTube channel each day throughout the week and will be publicised via our social media channels.
On the Chief Minister will open the event.
Speakers will include:
The police: ’Policing a digital landscape’
KPMG: ’Safe and proper use of digital social media platforms’
Department of Education Sport and Culture: ’Safer Schools app’
Ineqe (live webinars): ’TikTok, Roblox, Fortnite, Snapchat’
Barclays ’Fraud and cyber security: Social Engineering’
Nedbank Private Wealth: ’Social Media Awareness’
On Thursday, October 1, Ineqe Safeguarding Group will give live safety webinars on TikTok at 11am, Roblox at noon; Fortnite at 2pm and Snapchat at 3pm.
Hosted by online safety experts, the ’Back to Basics’ series of webinars give guidance on the safety features of popular social media platforms in 15 minutes. Webinars are accessible for both parents and safeguarding professionals to ensure children and young people have a safer online experience.