This  free  resource helps teens ‘own their space’ online.  It will also help  parents, caregivers, and educators keep up with the latest computer and online safety issues and help kids learn to avoid them. It was written  by   security expert and author, Linda McCarthy, former  Senior Director of Internet Safety at  Symantec.

 It is written for Internet savvy “tweens” and teens specifically and is also a useful resourcse for adults  who want to  learn more about computer security . The book uses a number of high interest scenarios to help young people understand  the challanges  of   online activity. It will help them  learn how to use the internet in ways that wont jeopardise their privacy or damage their reputations.

The book is available as a free download from the  site.

http://www.ownyourspace.net/