Understanding parents' perceptions of children's cybersecurity awareness in Norway

Abstract

Children are increasingly using the internet nowadays. While internet use exposes children to various privacy and security risks, few studies examine how parents perceive and address their children's cybersecurity concerns. To address this gap, we have conducted a qualitative study with twenty-five parents living in Norway with children aged between 10 to 15. We have conducted semi-structured interviews with the parents and performed a thematic analysis with the interview data. Results of this paper include a list of cybersecurity awareness needs for children from a parent perspective; a list of learning sources for children; and a list of challenges for parents to ensure cybersecurity at home. Our results are useful for developers and educators to develop solutions for cybersecurity for children. Future research should focus on defining cybersecurity theories and practices that contribute to children's and parents' awareness about risks, needs, and solutions. CCS Concepts: • Security and privacy → Social aspects of security and privacy.

An Exploratory Study About the Role of Gender in Cybersecurity Awareness for Children

“…Managing technology use at home is an evolving endeavor that has recently developed rapidly, posing new issues and concerns for parents (Quayyum et al, 2021). Parents play a significant role in mediating children's online activities and are essential stakeholders in raising cybersecurity awareness among children.…”