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An issue about cybersecurity in education.
In the digital age, cybersecurity is an issue for all citizens, young and old. Hardly a day goes by without us hearing about the protection of personal information, digital data management, the consequences of cyberbullying, the risks of fraud, hacking into computer networks…
This reality should prompt everyone to develop new digital reflexes, modify their online practices and adopt more vigilant behaviours. It is important to remember that beyond its technical aspects, cybersecurity is above all a human issue.
Security remains subjective, despite the enormous technical connotations that have been given to it in recent years. This is what cybersecurity strategic advisor, Nicolas-Loïc Fortin, reminds us.
In the school context, how can administrators keep the human element at the heart of cybersecurity decisions? How can teachers strike a balance between professional autonomy and security practices?
What are cyberthreats, and how can everyone develop the right reflexes to deal with them? How can teachers talk to students about these issues, even if it means going beyond the official curriculum?
One thing’s for sure: it’s necessary to take action and respond to these questions. Unfortunately, people still don’t care enough about cybersecurity. They’re waiting for something to happen to them, says cybersecurity expert Terry Cutler. Terry urges people to be proactive in learning how to avoid digital pitfalls.
In this issue of the magazine, we highlight the importance of educating people about cybersecurity, while proposing concrete solutions that can be adapted to every environment.
Our aim is to help school staff develop a better understanding of the issues and opportunities that affect them directly, so that they can adopt responsible behaviours and, ultimately, pass on their knowledge to students. Teachers, too, badly need to be given the tools to safer digital browsing.
Everyone should feel concerned. Together, we can promote cybersecurity for a safer and more responsible digital future.
Martine Rioux, Chief-Editor
@riomarti
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