Stories: a pathway to cyber safety for young children with Wendy Goucher

Welcome to the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast with Jay Adamson and Warren Atkinson, where we’re joined by information and Cyber Security, Technology, and Talent Acquisition professionals who share their journeys, unique perspectives, and offer valuable advice and guidance. 👥 JOIN THE SECURE | CYBER CONNECT COMMUNITY: https://smart-connect-cyber.mn.co/ ✅ Learn More: https://linktr.ee/securecyberconnect In this special DTX EDITION, we have the pleasure of being joined by award winner Wendy Goucher, the creator of the Nettie & Eesha book series. Wendy brings a fresh approach to cyber safety, focusing on educating young children about online security through storytelling. Wendy shares her belief that introducing cyber safety at an early age is crucial. She highlights the online risks that children face, many of which parents and educators might overlook. By using her books, Wendy makes these important lessons engaging and memorable for young audiences, ensuring that children understand the significance of cyber safety in a fun and accessible way. Throughout the episode, Wendy discusses the challenges of creating content for children, balancing educational value with engagement. She also touches on the hurdles of publishing and distribution, as well as exploring alternative funding models, such as crowdfunding, to support her future projects. Wendy emphasises the role the cyber security community can play in helping spread awareness and fostering a safer online environment for the next generation, providing a wealth of insights for anyone involved in the development and education of young children. This episode empowers them to cultivate a generation of more cyber-aware individuals through storytelling and engaging lessons on online safety. We trust you find value in these special edition episodes and hope to see you all at DTX Manchester & London. Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) Manchester is the North’s biggest digital and IT event, sharing the latest developments and use cases across cloud and IT infrastructure, data and AI, cyber security, software engineering and DevOps. Returning to Manchester Central on 2-3 April, the event is a hotspot to learn about today’s most important digital conversations, offering visitors exclusive panels, workshops, technical deep-dives and community meetups. SECURE your spot now by registering free using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2w785uxc The SECURE | CYBER CONNECT team offers tailored resources and strategic introductions to help you thrive in the evolving landscape of Corporate Governance, Information Security & Cyber Security, addressing Cultural, Technological & Talent Acquisition challenges. 📺 WATCH MORE: www.youtube.com/@SECURECyberConnectCommunity 🗓️ NEW EPISODES available every Sunday. 🔔 We appreciate your support - Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to encourage diverse and inclusive knowledge sharing. #CyberConnect #CyberSecurity # #OnlineSafety #ParentingTips #ChildSafety