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Child Cybersecurity is a Growing Concern With the Regular Use of Digital Gaming Platforms
Young players face hidden risks through messaging features embedded in the games they love most
Key takeaways
Digital gaming platforms often have embedded messaging features that can pose risks.
Tom Meehan and his daughter Sam address cybersecurity concerns for children.
They provide strategies for keeping children safe in the digital world.
As the world becomes more and more increasingly digitized, the confluence of video games, social media, and child cybersecurity has become a pressing concern for many parents. While platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite serve as entertaining gateways to virtual escapades, they also come bundled with chat features that can inadvertently open doors to potential threats.
While platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite serve as entertaining gateways to virtual escapades, they also come bundled with chat features that can inadvertently open doors to potential threats.
Tom Meehan, President at CONTROLTEK, and his astute young cybersecurity expert and daughter, Sam, looked into the nuances of online safety for a special episode of "ControlTek." They offered invaluable insights on safeguarding our digital-native children from the lurking shadows of the internet. Listen as the father and daughter duo navigate the terrain of child cybersecurity.
About the author
I am a seasoned security and loss prevention professional with over 20 years of experience in leading, developing, and implementing innovative solutions and strategies for various industries and organizations. As the president of CONTROLTEK, I guide the company’s vision, culture, and operations while delivering cutting-edge security products and services for retail, banking, and cash-in-transit sectors. My expertise spans across domains such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, RFID, EAS, cash security, cybersecurity, fintech, digital currencies, dark web investigations, human trafficking, organized retail crime, and open-source intelligence. I am passionate about leveraging data, technology, and collaboration to enhance security, efficiency, and sustainability for my clients and partners. I am also an active contributor to the security and loss prevention community as an author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and advisor.
