Microsoft Malaysia and CyberSecurity Malaysia launched ‘Safer Internet Month,’ from 10 March to the 10 April 2011, a campaign promoting safer and the more responsible use of online technologies and services, especially amongst children and young people.
The nationwide campaign is inspired by Safer Internet Day, part of a global campaign to promote a healthy Internet for all. Organized by Insafe and co-founded by the European Union, Safer Internet Day hosts a series of events and educational materials aimed at helping parents and children alike in recognizing online security threats. In 2010, more than 500 Safer Internet Day events were held in 65 countries and regions. Globally, Microsoft leadership personnel and volunteers assist to host a range of Internet safety-focused events and activities as well.
To add to this worldwide campaign, Microsoft and CyberSecurity Malaysia have come together to dedicate an entire month to online safety education and awareness.
The theme of the campaign is “Stop. Think. Connect.”[1], which will underline the fact that it is important to be aware of online threats.
Activities conducted during this event are :
1. Awareness Talk that highlight all the latest key issues on cyber safety
2. What’s Mi Name challenge (to name the new SIM Mascot)
3. This is My Voice Content (Public Speaking Competition)
4. Windows Movie Maker Workshop