Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community
Our presenter this month will be Levia Nahary. Her presentation is entitled Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community. Levia is a professional consultant specializing in community engagement and college consulting. She is an experienced expert in teaching Internet safety to older individuals who may not be well versed in the safe use of computers connected to the Internet.
Please note this event is at 7 PM MST on April 9th.
Presentation
Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community
This talk will explore how to effectively teach internet safety to the 65+ community, focusing on two key areas:
1. The Four Core Habits for Staying Safe Online
• Using MFA, creating strong passwords, updating software, and identifying phishing—simple yet essential steps for online security.
2. Special Considerations When Teaching This Population
• Seniors have unique learning needs. We’ll cover strategies like simplifying language, using visual aids, reinforcing lessons through repetition, and making cybersecurity relevant to their daily activities.
We’ll also discuss how technical professionals can adjust their approach to communicate effectively with non-technical audiences. The goal is to empower seniors with confidence online while ensuring their safety.
The session will wrap up with ways IEEE members can contribute to digital safety education for older adults.
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- Date: 10 Apr 2025
- Time: 02:00 AM UTC to 04:00 AM UTC
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- Starts 26 March 2025 07:00 AM UTC
- Ends 10 April 2025 01:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Levia Nahary
Bridging the Digital Divide – Teaching Internet Safety to the 65+ Community
Biography:
Levia Nahary is a cybersecurity professional dedicated to helping those with little to no tech experience—or who feel intimidated by technology—stay safe online. With years of experience in education, IT security, and community outreach, she specializes in making cybersecurity easy to understand and apply. She has worked with organizations and individuals to break down complex security topics into simple, practical steps that anyone can follow. Now, she is expanding her Internet Safety Awareness Campaign by partnering with organizations that serve seniors and people over 50, proposing a series of workshops to help them navigate the digital world safely. By bridging the gap between IT and its everyday users, she is cultivating a stronger security culture where everyone feels empowered to protect themselves online.
