The Security Awareness Pixie

Through memorable poetry and captivating imagery, Sandy, the Security Awareness Pixie, takes children on an adventure teaching them about security and safety in the online world. Children between the ages of 3-12 are increasingly exposed to digital environments where risks abound. At this impressionable age, children are curious and may inadvertently share personal information or fall victim to online threats such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content, or scams.

By teaching them the basics of cybersecurity early on, we can instill safe online habits, helping them understand the importance of privacy, recognizing suspicious activity, and knowing how to respond to potential dangers. This foundational knowledge not only protects them in their formative years but also sets the stage for a lifetime of safe internet use.

In this book, Sandy instructs children in the fundamentals of online safety and why security awareness is important. She covers interactions with strangers, playing games, dangerous links, password safety, sharing personal information & photos, and cyberbullying.

Dr. Andrew Aken is the creative mind behind Sandy, the Security Awareness Pixie. Dr. Aken was a professor of Cyber Security and Management Information Systems for 16 years. During this time, he was selected as the Best Professor in Information Systems by the World Education Conference. He has also been an entrepreneur, consultant, and a leader in cybersecurity for over 20 years working with several Fortune 500 companies. During this time, Dr. Aken established security awareness training programs for all levels of employees.