Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity leader, has announced that it is working with Education Scotland to provide interactive learning to demystify cybersecurity for young people in Scotland.
Children are spending an increasing amount of time online, whether for online learning, accessing content on the web or using social media platforms to stay in touch with friends and family. They need to be equipped with the right information to help them navigate their online interactions in a safe way.
Responding to this need, Palo Alto Networks and Education Scotland are launching the Cyber Citizens programme. Cyber Citizens is a critical resource available to teachers to help them demystify cybersecurity. The programme provides interactive learning that arms children with the right information to navigate their online interactions in a safe and secure manner. The lessons are designed so that they can be delivered by anyone, regardless of their prior knowledge, with modules catering for children from ages five to 15 years old.
Shirley-Anne Somerville, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, said: “If we are to get the most out of the online world, then we need to ensure we are all safe and secure and Cyber Citizens contributes to important efforts we are already making in this space.”
