While often used interchangeably, “cyber safety” and “internet safety” have slightly different focuses:
Cyber Safety:
Cyber safety refers to the practices and measures taken to protect individuals, organizations, and their digital assets from cyber threats, such as:
– Cyberbullying
– Phishing
– Malware
– Ransomware
– Identity theft
– Online harassment
Cyber safety encompasses a broad range of topics, including online security, data protection, and digital citizenship.
Internet Safety:
Internet safety, on the other hand, tends to focus more on the safe use of the internet, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and teenagers. Internet safety includes:
– Protecting personal information online
– Avoiding online predators
– Managing online relationships
– Dealing with cyberbullying
– Understanding online etiquette and digital citizenship
Internet safety often emphasizes education and awareness, especially for young people, to help them navigate the online world safely and responsibly.
Key differences:
– Cyber safety has a broader focus on protecting digital assets and preventing cyber threats, while internet safety tends to focus more on safe online behavior and practices.
– Cyber safety often involves more technical measures, such as security software and firewalls, while internet safety emphasizes education, awareness, and responsible online behavior.
In summary, while both terms are related, cyber safety tends to focus on protecting against cyber threats, and internet safety focuses on safe online behavior and practices.
Thanks and regards
Sunil Chawla
Digital Promoter
