"The superfast evolution of technology can create a digital divide between parents and their teens. Gen X and millennials may have had their childhoods transformed by tech, but they're now parenting generations Z, Alpha and Beta who are traversing entirely different online landscapes, particularly in the world of online gaming. At the same time, cyber-attacks are increasingly in the news, with major players in an array of industries falling victim."
"This joined-up approach matters because, as former National Crime Agency senior officer and director of 4D Cyber Security, Greg Francis, explains: It takes a digital village to raise a digital native. Early intervention is key and parents have an important role to play. Parents are paramount because they've got so much influence, but they can't be passive, and they need to have a basic understanding of the hacker's world, says Francis, who is also a cyber ambassador for The Hacking Games."
Rapid technological change has created a digital divide between parents and teens, with Gen Z, Alpha and Beta encountering different online environments and gaming cultures. Cyber-attacks are rising and investigations increasingly involve young people with advanced digital skills. One in five children breach the Computer Misuse Act, rising to 25% among those who game. Co-op has partnered with The Hacking Games to channel young people's technical talents into cybersecurity careers. Early intervention and parental engagement are crucial; parents need a basic understanding of hacking and should take a judgment-free interest in ethical hacking as a constructive outlet.
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