The NetSafe Cybersafety Model

The NetSafe Cybersafety Model is based on a ‘3-legged stool’ comprising of:

Policies, use agreements, procedures  

An infrastructure of policies , procedures and signed use agreements, which is rigorously enforced.
 

An effective electronic security system.

Ensure that electronic systems are installed for all computers/networks, updated anti-virus software, updated firewall software (or hardware) and updated anti-spyware software. Content filtering software can also reduce the risk of inappropriate material arriving on school computers as can keep operating systems and other software up to date with patches supplied by the software companies.
The use of strong passwords is necessary. (A strong password uses a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and other characters, is changed often and is a minimum of 8 characters in length.)

A comprehensive cybersafety education programme for the school community

This education programme includes information and resources, such as NetSafe brochures and posters for staff, students and parents, as well as ongoing school professional learning, including attendance of key personnel at NetSafe Training Modules.