Virtual CyberIsle 2020 - Week One Schedule

The Isle of Man Government is hosting a virtual conference - Virtual CYBERISLE 2020.

This free event, organised by the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance (OCSIA), will run throughout October in collaboration with local industry and off-Island speakers. 

Virtual CYBERISLE 2020 aims to raise awareness of the steps that can be taken at home, at work and within the community to combat cyber security threats, with practical tools and insights. 

Launching on Monday 28^th September, the first week of the event focuses on social media - there will be short webinars released on Isle of Man Government’s YouTube channel each day throughout the week and will be publicised via their social media channels. 

On Monday 28 September the Chief Minister will open the event.

Speakers will include:

Isle of Man Constabulary ‘Policing a digital landscape’

KPMG ‘Safe and proper use of digital social media platforms’

Department of Education Sport & Culture ‘Safer Schools app’

Ineqe (live webinars) ‘TikTok, Roblox, Fortnite, Snapchat’

Barclays ‘Fraud and cyber security – Social Engineering’

Nedbank Private Wealth ‘Social Media Awareness’

On Thursday 1 October Ineqe Safeguarding Group will be delivering live safety webinars on:

11am TikTok

12pm Roblox

2pm Fortnite

3pm Snapchat

Hosted by online safety experts, the ‘Back to Basics’ series of webinars give guidance on the safety features of popular social media platforms in 15 minutes.  Webinars are accessible for both parents and safeguarding professionals to ensure children and young people have a safer online experience.

You can register to attend the free webinars via the links below: 

TikTok:

Registration Link

Roblox:

Registration Link

Fortnite:

Registration Link

Snapchat:

Registration Link

Anyone who has concerns about cyber security or wants to report fraudulent activity can use the reporting tool at www.gov.im/ocsia.