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Kaspersky expands Kids Cyber Resilience Project in APAC, Middle East and CIS

Kaspersky is announcing the expansion of its Kaspersky Kids Cyber Resilience Project to Vietnam, in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and is launching it in the Middle East and CIS countries. This initiative is designed to equip children and teenagers with essential cybersecurity skills, fostering a safer digital experience for the younger generation in an increasingly interconnected world.

The Kaspersky Kids Cyber Resilience Project focuses on raising awareness among children, parents, educators, and NGOs about online threats. It also stresses the importance of digital hygiene, practical ways to enhance online security, and enjoy technology. Through interactive workshops, online courses, and other activities, the program encourages responsible digital behavior, helping kids develop the resilience needed to navigate the internet safely. Launched in Singapore in March 2023, the initiative has successfully run in a number of other countries in APAC — the Philippines, Malaysia, and India — to date.

Now, the company is broadening its collaborations in the region further by partnering with the Vietnet Information Technology and Communication Center (VIETNET-ICT) and the Thai Nguyen Department of Education and Training of Vietnam to conduct a specialized Cyber Resilience Training program for teachers on October 26, 2024. As Vietnam is experiencing rapid digital growth and concerns over cybersecurity risks among younger audiences are increasing, the project will aim to empower Vietnamese educators with the knowledge and tools to foster a secure digital environment and protect themselves and their students from digital threats.

Kaspersky will also introduce its Cyber Resilience Project for the first time to the Middle East, a region that is currently placing growing emphasis on digital transformation and cyber safety. As part of this initiative, a workshop for parents will be held in Cairo, Egypt, in collaboration with the Information Technology Institute, Knowledge City Branch (Egypt). The workshop will cover topics such as online safety, data protection, fostering a culture of digital security, privacy risks on social media, and misinformation.

Kaspersky also intends to launch a Cyber Resilience project in Russia by the end of the year, continuing the company’s flagship effort, enhancing the next generation’s cyber resilience, by engaging local schools and communities.

As part of the Kaspersky Kids Cyber Resilience Project, the participants will learn to recognize phishing scams, avoid malicious websites, secure their social media accounts, and practice safe gaming and content-sharing habits. Special modules of the program are dedicated to cyberbullying prevention and managing digital privacy.

The online wing of the project also introduces a new global training program titled “How to make AI in education work for the good,” consisting of several knowledge-based and practical sessions. Global AI experts will deliver the training program in collaboration with the Kaspersky Academy. The program was designed for K-12 teachers and parents, and aims to help them learn to navigate AI tools and use them safely to support teaching and learning.

"As cyberthreats evolve, it's critical to equip the younger generation with the skills to navigate the digital world securely. Our expansion of the Kaspersky Kids Cyber Resilience Project in Asia Pacific reflects our commitment to fostering a safer online environment for children and teenagers. Through initiatives like this and the ongoing work of the Kaspersky Academy, we are not only raising awareness but also equipping educators and parents with the tools needed to guide young people in safe digital practices," said Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky.

Evgeniya Russkikh, Head of Cybersecurity Education Kaspersky shared:

“Fostering a cybersafe environment for children and the youth is a complex task, requiring the engagement of numerous parties, including teachers, parents and NGO representatives. Kaspersky’s Kids Cyber Resilience aims to bring together these stakeholders with the ultimate goal of fostering a new generation of users who know how to keep themselves safe in the digital realm. With the expansion of the initiative to new regions we will be able to empower more young people with the knowledge and skills to be confident and resilient in their digital experiences.”

Kaspersky is constantly working to educate its users on the evolving cyberthreat landscape, speaking about complex digital topics in a simple way. Convinced that encouraging dialogue and launching educational programs are essential, Kaspersky has been running the Kaspersky Academy, an international educational venture established in 2010 with a mission to drive the best cybersecurity education to build a safer world. Through the Academy, the company promotes the worldwide knowledge of cybersecurity, supporting young talents in IT and contributing to the development of high-quality cybersecurity educational programs.

About Kaspersky

Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. With over a billion devices protected to date from emerging cyberthreats and targeted attacks, Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative solutions and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, governments and consumers around the globe. The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes leading endpoint protection, specialized security products and services, as well as Cyber Immune solutions to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. We help over 200,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.