Why CyberTales?
In today's digital world, cybersecurity isn't just for adults. Everyone is online and it's an essential life skill that our children need to navigate safely online. The Genfinity Cyber Collection introduces these critical concepts through the familiar framework of beloved fairy tales, reimagined for the digital age.
Each story weaves important cybersecurity lessons like creating strong passwords, identifying dangerous apps, and understanding digital boundaries. This all ties into an engaging narratives that children naturally connect with and remember.
Created by Deshawn Edwards, a Cybersecurity Professionals and STEM educator, these books are designed to spark curiosity, build awareness, and help raise the next generation of safe digital citizens, all while maintaining the magic and wonder of classic storytelling.
RedLocks and the Three Firewalls
Join the Ethical Hacker RedLocks as she explores the digital forest and teaches the importance of protective boundaries. When she receives the call from Cyber Bear Corporation, she springs into action and explains how firewalls keep cyber threats at bay. Children will discover why digital protection matters through this playful twist on a beloved classic.
Key Lessons: Understanding digital boundaries, recognizing potential threats, and learning how protective measures work in the cyber world.
Vocabulary Spotlight
An Ethical Hacker is like a good detective who tries to find weak spots in a digital house's security, just like RedLocks learns about weak and strong firewalls. They do it to help make the house safer, not to cause trouble! They find problems so that they can be fixed before bad guys (or cyber threats!) can get in.
Snow Byte and the Poisoned App
In this digital twist on a classic tale, Snow Byte encounters a seemingly innocent app that's actually dangerous malware in disguise. With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, children learn about the risks of downloading unknown applications and the importance of asking & receiving help if difficult digital situations arise.
Key Lessons: Identifying suspicious content, understanding malware risks, and knowing when to ask for help with unfamiliar digital content.
Vocabulary Spotlight
Malware is like a tricky, bad app that pretends to be fun but can cause problems for your computer or phone, just like the poisoned app in Snow Byte's story. It can try to steal your information or make your device sick! That's why it's important to only download apps from trusted places and always ask an adult if you're not sure.
The Three Little Protectors - Coming Soon
Follow three siblings as they build their digital defenses using passwords of varying strengths. When the Big Bad Hacker comes knocking, only the strongest password can withstand the attacks. This entertaining story teaches children the foundations of password security in a way that's both memorable and fun.
Key Lessons: Creating strong passwords, understanding why password strength matters, and learning how to protect personal information online.
Vocabulary Spotlight
2-Factor Authentication is like having two different locks on your digital house door, instead of just one password lock! Even if the Big Bad Hacker somehow guesses your password (the first lock), they still need a second key, like a special code sent to you or your parent's phone, to get in. This makes your online accounts super safe, just like the strongest defense in the story!
