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Students at the Osu Presbyterian Senior School participated in a discussion sponsored by MTN Ghana on the motion that “Social media platforms should implement stricter security and privacy controls because users are incapable of protecting themselves online.”
As part of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the initiative continues MTN’s dedication to cybersecurity education and awareness.
Students who supported and opposed the motion discussed cybersecurity and the necessity for people to embrace the field in order to protect their safety online in a vibrant setting. The argument was won by the students who advocated for the motion.
After the discussion, Bernice Badu-Marfoh, Analyst, Enterprise Information Security at MTN Ghana, gave the students a quick presentation on how to control their online visibility.
The areas she touched on include the following:
- Reputation: don’t post anything you would not want teachers, family and future employees to see.
- Bullying: tell someone if you think cyber bullying is happening to you or other people.
- Manners: always be kind and respectful to others.
- Talk: tell a parent what you are doing online. Ask a trusted adult if you need help or are unsure of any online activity.
- Accounts: only create accounts with trusted sites. Make sure you have strong passwords and do not share your passwords with others.
- Privacy: Keep your personal information private.
- Unplug: balance your screen time. Take a break, read a book, or go for a walk.
Speaking at the programme, Jacqueline Hanson-Kotei, Senior Manager for Enterprise Information Security and Governance at MTN Ghana, said, “Today’s digital landscape is rife with all manner of threats such as malware, phishing attacks, data breaches and ransomware. Cybersecurity awareness equips us with the knowledge and skills to recognize and defend against these threats. We are happy to listen and share insights on cybersecurity with the students here”.
“With a firm belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected world, MTN is committed to empowering users to take control of their digital engagement to ensure meaningful progress for all. Education remains one of the key areas for empowerment”, she added.
The public and business sectors are encouraged to collaborate in October to spread the word about the value of cybersecurity. MTN Ghana has highlighted a number of initiatives to advance cybersecurity education around the nation. Public involvement events are now taking place all around the country.
More than 500 pupils took part in the program. The Osu Presby Senior High School administration and MTN Ghana personnel were present.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
