This document discusses internet safety and provides definitions and steps related to cyber security, cyber safety, and cyber ethics. It defines cyber security as protecting networks, computers, programs and data from threats through technologies and practices. For cyber security, it recommends placing computers in high traffic areas, installing effective security software with antivirus, anti-spyware and firewalls, and enabling parental controls. Cyber safety is defined as the responsible and safe use of technology. Steps include establishing family computer rules and not sharing personal information online. Cyber ethics examines user behavior and its effects, and its steps include reporting illegal activities, understanding online dangers, applying common sense, and avoiding unsafe websites.

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2. Definition: Cyber security is the body of technologies, processes and
practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from
attack, damage or unauthorized access. In a computing context, the
term security implies cyber security.
Cyber Security
Steps
•Place computer in high traffic area.
•Install effective security software
-Layered with Anti-virus, anti-spyware, and a firewall.
•Enable Parental controls

3. Definition: Cyber safety is the safe and responsible use of information and
communication technology. It is about keeping information safe and secure,
but also about being responsible with that information, being respectful of
other people online, and using good 'netiquette' (internet etiquette).
Cyber Safety
Steps
•Establish family PC rules and post them next to the computer.
-Never reveal the password, phone numbers, addresses or personal
information to strangers.
-Never post inappropriate photos online.
- Never open attachment from strangers etc.

4. Definition: Cyber ethics is the philosophic study of ethics pertaining to
computers, encompassing user behavior and what computers are
programmed to do, and how this affects individuals and society.
Cyber Ethics
Steps
•Report any illegal activities to parents and/or authorities.
•Understanding that internet could be dangerous.
•Applying real-world common sense while using internet.
•Knowing what unsafe websites are and staying away from them.