Cyberethics Web Sites
Internet Safety
Safety Tips for Kids on the Internet from the Federal
Bureau of Investigation
(FBI publication of parent’s guidelines addressing online
safety and reporting on-line offenders)
U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational
Technology on Internet Safety
(links to federal reports addressing technological and
non-technological approaches to protecting children online
and other related resources)
Kidz Privacy
(U.S. Federal Trade Commission explains the rules
(established by the FTC) for website operators to protect
kids’ privacy while they are online. The rules are part of
the 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. This
site provides online privacy guidelines and resources for
kids, parents and educators.)
The Librarian’s Guide to Cyberspace for Parents and Kids
(The American Librarian Association offers online safety
guidelines and numerous links to resources for kids and
parents.)
The Children's Partnership Online
(This site provides online safety resources including
online sites for families.)
GetNetWise
(This site is a project of the Internet Education
Foundation that provides many resources for families
including guidelines and links to educational and
entertaining Internet sites appropriate for kids.)
Training / Interactive
I-Safe America
(The Internet Safety Foundation is dedicated to educate and
empower youth to safely and responsibly take control of
their Internet experience. Their web site offers numerous
different ways to get involved and make a difference,
including: chat hosts, room monitors, HTML coders and
programmers, writers and editors and web surfers. I-Safe
provides information on navigating and surfing the Internet
to make it an exciting and safe adventure.)
Cybersmart Curriculum
(lesson plans and activity sheets for K-8 co-published by
the CyberSmart School Program and MacMillan McGraw-Hill)
Net Safety-The NetSmartz Workshop
(A National Center for Missing and Exploited Children web
page for parents and educators provides interactive lesson
plans for ages 5-13+)
Stay Safe Online
(Microsoft and Boys and Girls of America created a
15-minute kid-friendly animated program to help children
make smart choices about the use of Internet chat rooms,
e-mail and online behavior. Hosted by Shaquille O’Neal.)
SafeSurfin.com
(AOL provides resources, safety tips, activities for kids
and teens and information for parents and educators.)
Internet Security
StaySafeonline.info
(Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance, this
site offers cyber security information, a self-guided
security test, educational materials and Internet
resources.)
Consumer Information Security
(The Federal Trade Commission provides information for
consumers and businesses on computer security and
safeguarding personal information, including a link to a
"Consumer Information Security" video, a fact sheet on "How
to Stay Safe Online if you Use High-Speed Internet Access,"
and a "Safe Cyber Surfer" quiz and other "fun stuff" for
kids.)
CERIAS / Purdue University
(This university center offers information on computer,
network and communications security educational programs
and events: seminars, free teacher workshops, continuing
education, scholarship programs, Masters degree and K-12
resources.)
Computer Security Resource Center - CSRC
(The Computer Security Division (CSD) is one of eight
divisions within the National Institute of Standard and
Technology's Information Technology Laboratory that works
to improve the security of information systems. The CSD's
Computer Security Resource Center (CSRC) site provides
news, services and guidance to the user, vendors and the
federal community on securing IT planning, implementation,
managment and operation.)
Internet Responsibility
There's
One More Talk You Need to Have
(The Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual
Property Section's Chief, Martha Stansell-Gamm wrote this
article that was published by Newsweek regarding the
need for parents to find out what their children are doing
online and to teach their children how to be good citizens
on the NET.)
Responsible Computing in U. Va.
(Students, faculty and staff at the University of Virginia
are provided "responsible computing" and policy information
on their University's web site in support of its mission of
teaching, research, and public service.)
Model Acceptable Use Policy for IT Resources in the Schools
(It is necessary for students to know and adhere to their
school's information technology (IT) policy so that the
school can continue to maintain and improve the functioning
of their computing resources and to comply with Federal and
State laws. It is important that parents discuss these
rules with their student to ensure he or she understands
them. A model acceptable use policy is provided by the
Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual
Property Section.)
Arlington Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy
(The Virginia Arlington Public Schools post their
"Acceptable Use Policy" procedures and guidelines for their
students and staff on their web site. Responsibility for
appropriate behavior on school computer networks is
addressed within the section on "Code of Ethics.")
United States Copyright Office
(U.S. Copyright Office site provides copyright information
and online services.)
Piracy and the Law
(The Business Software Alliance explains the legal
responsibilities for individuals and businesses, large and
small. This site provides additional information on types
of piracy, tools and resources, and reporting software
piracy.)
Pro Music
(This is an international web site that supports legitimate
online music services and provides answers to questions
about copyright laws for online music.)
Training / Interactive
Copyright Kids
(This site was developed by a subcommittee of the Friends
of Active Copyright Education (FAİİE), an initiative of the
Copyright Society of U.S.A., to teach school-age children
the basics of copyright law. Learning activities and tools
provided include quizzes, sample permission letters,
directions on copyright registration and relevant links.)
Cyberethics for Kids
(U.S. Department of Justice offers teachers a lesson plan
outline and exercises for K-8.)
Cybercitizenship.org
(The Cybercitizen Partnership Awareness Campaign offers
approaches for teaching children about cyberethics,
cybercrime information, and links to adult and youth
resources.)
Play It Cyber Safe
(This Web site provides children, parents and teachers the
opportunity to prevent cyber crime through knowledge of the
law, knowledge of their rights and the ability to avoid
misuse on the Internet. This site was created by the
Business Software Alliance and the Hamilton Fish Institute
at the George Washington University. It is a Cyber-Crime
and Intellectual Property Theft Prevention and Education
Project funded by the United States Department of Justice
to educate the public on cyber-crime and intellectual
property theft.) |
Another New CFE
Stacie Gettle, an internal auditor with the W.
S. Badcock Corporation, was informed by the CFE that she passed
the CFE Examination in January 2007. 
Prior to his present position, Steve has held various
responsibilities within the Clerk’s function. He has developed
training curriculums for the Clerk in Time Management and
Internal Control and conducted training sessions for all
levels of employees. He is a volunteer instructor for the
Institute of Internal Auditors and has spoken at many seminars
and conferences.