Datensicherheit – 6 Basics | Parent Guide

Parent Guide

Overview

These six points form the foundation for secure devices and accounts. Easy to implement, big impact.

At least 12 characters, upper/lowercase, numbers, special characters. No names, birthdays or "123456".

Tip: Use a password manager (iCloud Keychain, 1Password, Bitwarden). Then nobody has to remember dozens of passwords.

Only App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store. Don't install apps from unknown sources or via links.

Why: Official stores check apps for malware. Sideloading bypasses this protection.

What goes online, stays online. Don't share embarrassing, intimate or too personal images.

Rule: "Would you show this picture to your grandma? No? Then don't post it."

Social media profiles should be private. Only confirmed contacts see content. For younger children: completely forbid contact with strangers.

Check: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat – all have privacy settings. Go through them together!

Keep operating system and apps up to date. Updates close security gaps.

Best: Enable automatic updates. Then it happens by itself.

Technology alone is not enough. Talk regularly about online experiences. Show interest, don't interrogate.

Ask: "What was funny online today?" instead of "What did you do?"

Passwords are strong and unique

Two-factor authentication is enabled

Apps come only from official stores

Social media profiles are private

Automatic updates are enabled

Child knows: no personal info to strangers

Regular conversations about online experiences

VPN for public WiFi, regular password changes, backup strategy. But the 6 basics are most important.

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In my courses, you learn how to set up password managers, two-factor and secure profiles yourself.

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