Cyber Safety Awareness Among School Children
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Running head: CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
HRCOS82
2018
Assignment 02
Assignment unique code 612672
Student number: 46112340
Last name & Initials Uzamukunda MT
HRCOS82
2018
Assignment 02
Assignment unique code 612672
Student number: 46112340
Last name & Initials Uzamukunda MT
1CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
By
Marie Therese Uzamukunda
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
by
A Research Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Please enterSchool of
........,University of South Africa, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the
degree of ...Bsc Honours Please enter .....in ......Computer Science
Johannesburg, 2019
CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
By
Marie Therese Uzamukunda
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
by
A Research Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Please enterSchool of
........,University of South Africa, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the
degree of ...Bsc Honours Please enter .....in ......Computer Science
Johannesburg, 2019
2CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
Abstract
Internet plays a key role in daily lives of the children as it is one of the most important
medium of learning and communication. Among the children, internet is invaluable sources
to provide knowledge, skills along with encourage creativity among them. The growing
public concern regarding security of data, along with t dramatic increase in security attacks, is
creating a global debate on cyber security. Threats to cyber security remain unlimited. While
security solutions from security software to data protection are improving, attacks are
becoming more sophisticated; attackers are more sophisticated and more capable of attacking.
We hear about cyber-attacks, online frauds, phishing and ransomware in media every day. In
this world of digital information, it is vital for each of us to have a certain understanding of
cyber security and to know how to protect against online security threats. Regrettably, cyber
risks are encountered when using internet. The cyber risks can range from inappropriate
content, chat room “friends”, cyber bullying to sexting, online scams or identity theft.
Children may not have the required expertise or ability to handle those risks. How to make
sure children enjoy safer online involvement and how to protect them from online risks?
The cyber safety awareness program is implemented for the children so that it helps to aware
them of cyber threats. This program helps in teaching children how to use computer safely.
Keywords:Children, cyber risks, cyber awareness, cyber education
Abstract
Internet plays a key role in daily lives of the children as it is one of the most important
medium of learning and communication. Among the children, internet is invaluable sources
to provide knowledge, skills along with encourage creativity among them. The growing
public concern regarding security of data, along with t dramatic increase in security attacks, is
creating a global debate on cyber security. Threats to cyber security remain unlimited. While
security solutions from security software to data protection are improving, attacks are
becoming more sophisticated; attackers are more sophisticated and more capable of attacking.
We hear about cyber-attacks, online frauds, phishing and ransomware in media every day. In
this world of digital information, it is vital for each of us to have a certain understanding of
cyber security and to know how to protect against online security threats. Regrettably, cyber
risks are encountered when using internet. The cyber risks can range from inappropriate
content, chat room “friends”, cyber bullying to sexting, online scams or identity theft.
Children may not have the required expertise or ability to handle those risks. How to make
sure children enjoy safer online involvement and how to protect them from online risks?
The cyber safety awareness program is implemented for the children so that it helps to aware
them of cyber threats. This program helps in teaching children how to use computer safely.
Keywords:Children, cyber risks, cyber awareness, cyber education
3CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
Acknowledgement
I want to acknowledge the assistance of all the people who helped me complete this research
successfully. I would wish to show my gratitude towards my supervisor who has helped me
extensively in this study and without whose support I would not have been able to finish this
research. I would also like thank all the participants of the survey and the managers of Miss
Millie’s Fried Chicken, who have sportingly participated and cooperated with me in my
investigation. Without their support and response, this study would not have been possible.
Lastly, I would also express my gratitude to my friends and classmates who have assisted me
during my research.
Thanking you all.
Acknowledgement
I want to acknowledge the assistance of all the people who helped me complete this research
successfully. I would wish to show my gratitude towards my supervisor who has helped me
extensively in this study and without whose support I would not have been able to finish this
research. I would also like thank all the participants of the survey and the managers of Miss
Millie’s Fried Chicken, who have sportingly participated and cooperated with me in my
investigation. Without their support and response, this study would not have been possible.
Lastly, I would also express my gratitude to my friends and classmates who have assisted me
during my research.
Thanking you all.
4CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction..............................................................................................................7
1.1 Introduction and background.......................................................................................7
1.2 Problem statement.......................................................................................................8
1.3 Main research question................................................................................................8
1.3.1 Sub research questions..............................................................................................8
1.4 The current cyber-security issues identified among school children...............................9
1.5 Identified community.......................................................................................................9
1.6 What is community engagement?....................................................................................9
1.7 Improvement of cyber awareness for children...............................................................10
1.8 Programs to be used for cyber safety awareness............................................................10
1.9 Structure of dissertation.................................................................................................11
1.10 Conclusion....................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Literature Review...................................................................................................13
2.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................13
2.2 Understanding Cyber Security.......................................................................................13
2.2.1 Disadvantages of cyber security..............................................................................13
2.3 Risks for Children using internet...................................................................................14
2.3.1 Content Risks..........................................................................................................15
2.3.2 Contact Risks..........................................................................................................15
2.3.3 Conduct Risks.........................................................................................................16
2.3.4 Security risks...........................................................................................................17
2.4 Information Security Awareness....................................................................................21
2.5 Security Awareness among school Children..................................................................21
2.5.1 Cyber Countermeasures..........................................................................................22
2.6 Literature gap.................................................................................................................23
Chapter 3: Research Methodology...........................................................................................24
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction..............................................................................................................7
1.1 Introduction and background.......................................................................................7
1.2 Problem statement.......................................................................................................8
1.3 Main research question................................................................................................8
1.3.1 Sub research questions..............................................................................................8
1.4 The current cyber-security issues identified among school children...............................9
1.5 Identified community.......................................................................................................9
1.6 What is community engagement?....................................................................................9
1.7 Improvement of cyber awareness for children...............................................................10
1.8 Programs to be used for cyber safety awareness............................................................10
1.9 Structure of dissertation.................................................................................................11
1.10 Conclusion....................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Literature Review...................................................................................................13
2.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................13
2.2 Understanding Cyber Security.......................................................................................13
2.2.1 Disadvantages of cyber security..............................................................................13
2.3 Risks for Children using internet...................................................................................14
2.3.1 Content Risks..........................................................................................................15
2.3.2 Contact Risks..........................................................................................................15
2.3.3 Conduct Risks.........................................................................................................16
2.3.4 Security risks...........................................................................................................17
2.4 Information Security Awareness....................................................................................21
2.5 Security Awareness among school Children..................................................................21
2.5.1 Cyber Countermeasures..........................................................................................22
2.6 Literature gap.................................................................................................................23
Chapter 3: Research Methodology...........................................................................................24
5CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................24
3.2 Research outline.............................................................................................................24
3.3 Research Paradigm.........................................................................................................24
3.3.1 Research Philosophy...............................................................................................24
3.3.2 Research approach..................................................................................................25
3.3.3 Research Design......................................................................................................25
3.4 Sampling method...........................................................................................................26
3.5 Research Strategy...........................................................................................................26
3.5.1 Justification for selection of research strategy (Survey).........................................27
3.6 Data collection methods.................................................................................................27
3.6.1 Quantitative Data Collection Method.....................................................................27
3.7 Accessibility issues........................................................................................................27
3.8 Ethical consideration......................................................................................................28
3.9 Data analysis..................................................................................................................28
3.10 Time table.....................................................................................................................28
3.11 Summary......................................................................................................................29
Chapter 4: Data analysis and findings......................................................................................30
4.0 Introduction....................................................................................................................30
4.1 Quantitative Data Representation and Interpretations.................................................30
4.1.1 Conducting survey questionnaires for the responses of 25 school children.........31
4.2 Summary........................................................................................................................47
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations........................................................................48
5.1 Conclusion......................................................................................................................48
5.2 Linking Objectives with Findings..................................................................................48
5.3 Recommendations..........................................................................................................50
5.4 Limitations of the research.............................................................................................51
5.5 Future Scope of research................................................................................................52
3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................24
3.2 Research outline.............................................................................................................24
3.3 Research Paradigm.........................................................................................................24
3.3.1 Research Philosophy...............................................................................................24
3.3.2 Research approach..................................................................................................25
3.3.3 Research Design......................................................................................................25
3.4 Sampling method...........................................................................................................26
3.5 Research Strategy...........................................................................................................26
3.5.1 Justification for selection of research strategy (Survey).........................................27
3.6 Data collection methods.................................................................................................27
3.6.1 Quantitative Data Collection Method.....................................................................27
3.7 Accessibility issues........................................................................................................27
3.8 Ethical consideration......................................................................................................28
3.9 Data analysis..................................................................................................................28
3.10 Time table.....................................................................................................................28
3.11 Summary......................................................................................................................29
Chapter 4: Data analysis and findings......................................................................................30
4.0 Introduction....................................................................................................................30
4.1 Quantitative Data Representation and Interpretations.................................................30
4.1.1 Conducting survey questionnaires for the responses of 25 school children.........31
4.2 Summary........................................................................................................................47
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations........................................................................48
5.1 Conclusion......................................................................................................................48
5.2 Linking Objectives with Findings..................................................................................48
5.3 Recommendations..........................................................................................................50
5.4 Limitations of the research.............................................................................................51
5.5 Future Scope of research................................................................................................52
6CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
References................................................................................................................................53
Appendix 1: Survey questionnaires.........................................................................................57
References................................................................................................................................53
Appendix 1: Survey questionnaires.........................................................................................57
7CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Introduction and background
Kokkinoset al.(2016) stated that there is time of advanced Information Communication
Technology (ICT), where every aspect of our daily life is associated with learning. In current
era, internet is used for creation of useful resources by which people can get required
information at our fingerprints. The development of technology has led to many amazing
discoveries, better devices and better luxury products, while radically altering our daily lives.
Various highly developed Internet-connected gadgets have altered the way people interact,
learn, effort, shop, and play besides perform (Bele et al. 2014). At the same time, the
development of technology, its interactivity and increasing communication opportunities
represent risk for all its users, especially children.
The internet is used by young children and parents and it is critical to involve the role
players in ICT as well as cyber safety awareness, mainly in the schools those provided access
to the ICT devices. ICT is used in the schools with increasing number of learners. ICT
devices are exposed to schools which are consisted of cell phones, tablets to the computer
laboratory.Higher skills levels mean that children have more and more confidence in the use
of the Internet, although they are not mature and have no broader awareness to be safe on
the internet (Chandarman and Van Niekerk, 2018). Due to lack of awareness of internet
usage, the children and teenagers are possibly in danger and are often unsure what to do
about unsuitable materials on the internet. Parents know that they have short of information,
abilities in addition to considerate of this innovative technology that is needed to converse
children how to continue harmless on the Internet. This shows that children have more skills
in using technology than their parents. Many parents experience discomfort with position
setback as well as have fears related to Internet use by children. The parents are feared of that
if their children are using the internet for any unethical purposes or they are sharing of any
confidential data in any website (Sharples et al. 2009).
Internet use exposes children to many different online threats such as cyber bullying,
sharing of private information, phishing, scams, downloading of malware and cyber
predators. There is lack of skills among children to manage the cyber threats. In order to
overcome with the cyber threats, there is controlling over access of children so that the hacker
cannot access to any confidential data (Creswell, 2009). Hence, to allow children to use
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Introduction and background
Kokkinoset al.(2016) stated that there is time of advanced Information Communication
Technology (ICT), where every aspect of our daily life is associated with learning. In current
era, internet is used for creation of useful resources by which people can get required
information at our fingerprints. The development of technology has led to many amazing
discoveries, better devices and better luxury products, while radically altering our daily lives.
Various highly developed Internet-connected gadgets have altered the way people interact,
learn, effort, shop, and play besides perform (Bele et al. 2014). At the same time, the
development of technology, its interactivity and increasing communication opportunities
represent risk for all its users, especially children.
The internet is used by young children and parents and it is critical to involve the role
players in ICT as well as cyber safety awareness, mainly in the schools those provided access
to the ICT devices. ICT is used in the schools with increasing number of learners. ICT
devices are exposed to schools which are consisted of cell phones, tablets to the computer
laboratory.Higher skills levels mean that children have more and more confidence in the use
of the Internet, although they are not mature and have no broader awareness to be safe on
the internet (Chandarman and Van Niekerk, 2018). Due to lack of awareness of internet
usage, the children and teenagers are possibly in danger and are often unsure what to do
about unsuitable materials on the internet. Parents know that they have short of information,
abilities in addition to considerate of this innovative technology that is needed to converse
children how to continue harmless on the Internet. This shows that children have more skills
in using technology than their parents. Many parents experience discomfort with position
setback as well as have fears related to Internet use by children. The parents are feared of that
if their children are using the internet for any unethical purposes or they are sharing of any
confidential data in any website (Sharples et al. 2009).
Internet use exposes children to many different online threats such as cyber bullying,
sharing of private information, phishing, scams, downloading of malware and cyber
predators. There is lack of skills among children to manage the cyber threats. In order to
overcome with the cyber threats, there is controlling over access of children so that the hacker
cannot access to any confidential data (Creswell, 2009). Hence, to allow children to use
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