2009/2010 Cyber Security Awareness
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How does it work?
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) is conducting a national Kindergarten through 12th grade Computer Safety Contest. The goal of the contest is to encourage young people to use the Internet safely and securely and to craft messages and images that will best resonate with their peers across the country to stay safe online.
The top three winners from each state contest will become eligible for the National contest! Winners will be awarded in 2010. Entries received may be used in national, regional and state cyber and computer security awareness campaigns.
We encourage teachers to use this contest as one way to begin addressing cyber security and online safety issues in the classroom. For information and resources about cyber security issues visit the Cyber Security Awareness Resources page.
Please note that the State of New York, and the State of Vermont have already completed their States Contest.
The State of Delaware is holding a contest for 4th and 5th graders only, and all posters must be received not later than Friday, January 29, 2010.
The State of Utah is holding a contest for K-12 school grades, and all posters must be received by Monday, February 15, 2010.
Getting Started
Poster Art should illustrate the safe use of the Internet or mobile devices. Create original artwork that demonstrates one of the following concepts:
- Interacting with others and not bullying or threatening others on the Internet
- Not giving out personal information on the Internet
- Only visiting safe websites
- Being careful with email (not sending worms and viruses)
- Being careful not to download malicious code from games or websites
- How online gaming and gambling can be dangerous
- Protecting against identity theft
- Safe use of social networking sites
- Any original concept that illustrates safe use of the Internet or mobile devices
Suggested Topics:
- Cyber Security
- Cyber Bullying
- Cyber Community Citizenship (Cyber Ethics)
- Malicious Code (Worms and Viruses)
- Social networking
- Mobile media devices
- Any other cyber security related topic
Entry Requirements
Format
- Original hand drawn or electronically created submissions will be accepted.
- Text should be dark and large enough to read.
Layout
- Landscape is preferred, but portrait will be accepted
Dimensions
- Minimum - 8.5" X 11"
- Maximum - 11" X 17"
Content
- DO NOT send any artwork that contains trademarked images or brands such as Disney Characters, Dell, Google, Twitter, etc. For additional information on copyright visit: http://www.copyrightkids.org/
- Do not put any identifying information on the front of the poster.
- Teachers, support staff and parents may offer minimum technical support but cannot aid in the creative process. No professional (paid) assistance is allowed.
Judging Criteria
Posters will be judged by members of the Kids Safe Online Committee on the following criteria: creativity, originality, poster concept and adherence to technical specifications.
Any entry that infringes upon copyright will not be judged.
For Teachers
All public, private or home schooled students in Kindergarten -12th grades are eligible to participate.
Teachers, support staff and parents may offer minimum technical support but cannot aid in the creative process. No professional (paid) assistance is allowed.
Past Winners
For More Information
For more information, please email the MS-ISAC or call (518) 474-0865.