QUINCY, Mass. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — breeze linethe eighth largest cable operator in the country, has partnered with Cybersecurity Nonprofit (CSNP) create a series of blogs, videos, and social posts to inform and educate the public on ways to protect themselves against cybercrime and promote safety online.
Recent educational materials created by CSNP staff and experts from the cybersecurity profession include ways to keep children safe in public spaces online, the benefits and concerns with authentication methods such as facial and two-factor recognition. , the benefits and risks of location services, identifying cryptocurrency scams, password tips, and Internet of Things (IoT) security.
“Easy access to online content provides tremendous benefits to society for learning, working and staying connected to the world around us,” said Andrew Walton, spokesman for Breezeline. “Knowledge of online best practices will help reduce risk and ensure content can be enjoyed safely.”
In addition to increasing cybersecurity knowledge and awareness in the general population, the nonprofit organization works to address the diversity gap in the cybersecurity profession.
“Support from partners like Breezeline is critical to our efforts to promote cybersecurity knowledge and awareness,” said Emily Stamm, CSNP President and Co-Founder. “Support also helps us address the diversity gap in the cybersecurity profession by providing accessible education, resources, and professional development opportunities.”
The initiative is one of several steps Breezeline is taking to promote online safety and to encourage responsible use of technology in their communities, including digital literacy training for older adults, resources against cyberbullying for schools, coding programs for young coders, and other initiatives to promote technology careers.
For more information on online safety, visit csnp.org/cybersecurity.
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