‘5 things I would never let my kid do’: Cybersecurity expert on how to keep kids safe online

Cybersecurity veteran Ben Gillenwater, with NSA experience, outlines five crucial digital safety rules for children, strongly supported by scientific research. He advises against social media, anonymous chats and tech in bedrooms. Gillenwater also stresses pre-smartphone talks about sextortion and supervised YouTube use. These boundaries are vital for protecting children’s mental health and safety in today’s digital landscape.