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Welcome to Cybernetic Shield®

There’s no doubt that technology has greatly enhanced our lives.

But, by placing it the hands of our children, we have unintentionally exposed them to dangers that we would never have expected. They live in a world full of cyberbullying, sexting, doxing, identity theft, hardcore pornography, sextortion and radicalisation.

3 children in Australia are taking their lives in response to cyberbullying, every week!!

While there are some organisations that help to prevent online incidents, only Cybernetic Shield offers a 5-in-1 online safety and digital wellness solution that helps to prevent and support staff, parents and students when an incident occurs, 24/7 all year round.

Empowering and equipping schools, parents and students to confidently embrace the digital world, 24/7

5 Shield Rated® Safety Solution

To help counter the negative impacts of our digital world, Cybernetic Shield® offers a comprehensive 5 Shield Rated® Safety Solution that is both proactive and reactive.

    • Our Education Shield  ensures students, parents and teachers are well educated about the online world and how to stay safe.
    • It also enables teachers to deliver up-to-date content regarding online safety, at an age-appropriate level, with prepared lesson modules from Prep to Year 12 and take home parent information all done for you!

As a former Police Officer, a Father and now a Grandfather, I rejoice in knowing that Cybernetic Shield exists as an organisation that fights against the onslaught of negative Cyber influences. The unique work they are doing, is incredible and much needed – particularly in the School environment.

Marty Rowen
Director at Blue Hibiscus

  • Our Psychology Shield offers mental health support and self-help guidance via our Mindshield App
  • This includes calming activities, “what to do if….” and information on where best to find help,
  • A 24/7 Cyber Incident Helpline that children can use to access help when an incident occurs,
  • And includes support from a team of psychologists who are immediately accessible, if needed, to help alleviate the trauma of a cyber incident.

The Cybernetic Shield concept enables schools to access a comprehensive suite of quality student protection measures. It is also an extremely cost-effective business model responsible school environments should consider seriously if their pastoral mission is about the care and protection of their students.

Garry Nucifora
BA (Griffith) Dip. Ed (Qld) M.Ed Admin (Edinburgh) Dip. HR (AIM)

  • Our Tech & Risk Shield provides access to an integrated risk management system for your school,
  • Access to cyber security specialists in case any incidents impacting the safety of students and staff occur,
  • Single point activation to deploy support and a suite of cyber security protections, and
  • An annual review of school’s Essential 8 maturity level

The damage to children is extensive and enduring. A ‘counter-offensive’ is what we need. We must arm our parents and young people with the skills, knowledge, and courage, to not place themselves in harm’s way, and when such harm comes knocking, to know how to manage and respond to it. We are not only delighted to be involved but to be your advocate and assist in promotion.

Brian Grimes
Principal/CEO Bayside Christian College

  • Our Investigation Shield supports schools with the immediate management of cyber incidents
  • Offers peace of mind for school staff and parents of an independent and objective investigation
  • Enables access to qualified private investigators with police grade tools, forensic and digital analysis
  • Provides remediation and correct reporting

 

Social media will continue to make sharp incisions into the vulnerable minds of the youth via their dopamine fuelled insidious algorithms. This will only exacerbate the problem of identity, social status and group acceptance and recognition. I am convinced that your solution is urgently needed across all levels of education.

 

Tony Papapvalou
Teacher

  • Our CyberSave Insurance policy covers all staff and students in the case of a cyber incident, where the following is required:
    • Investigation
    • Remediation
    • Psychological support for staff and students suffering trauma as a result of an online incident
  • Single point insurance claim activation
  • Independent reporting
  • Independently managed by CyberSave insurance specialists

 

As a parent, I am so glad that the “5 Shield rated” safety solution has been developed by Cybernetic Shield for our future generations. Teaching children to have respect and empathy for others is the cornerstone of any great community. This program will help transfer these skills to the online community, keeping kids safer 24/7.

 

David Lister
Managing Director/Owner Headline Advertising

In addition to this, school staff and parents also have access to:

  • Our 24/7 Cyber Incident Helpline which will allow staff and parents to report any incidents immediately, and obtain guidance and support in how to handle the situation.
  • Our Cybernetic Shield Mindshield® Membership enables staff and parents to keep updated and “in the know”about the latest online threats and trends

Is your school 5 Shield rated® for online safety and security?

Our Exec Team

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts is passionate about providing everyone with a greater knowledge and understanding of online safety, digital wellbeing and how we can work together to shield children from the impacts of social media pressures, online bullying and threats.

Marty Rowen

Cybernetic Shield Chair

Jean Yates

Chief Client Officer & Director of Education Shield

Jess Sears

Chief Risk Officer & Director of Technology and Risk Shield

Casey Evans

Director of Investigation Shield

Terri Sheldon

Director of Psychology Shield

Michael Lorimer

Director of Insurance Shield

Ingrid Budge

Chief Innovation Officer

Angela Foulds-Cook

Chief Strategic Officer

We’re committed to staying up to date on the latest online trends & potential threats

About Us

Cybernetic Shield® is backed by its parent company, Cybernetic Team, which has been involved in cyber security for many years and has an in-depth understanding of the dangers of the digital world.

Our Promise

To ensure students have the support they need to confidently navigate, embrace and experience the digital world.

Our Purpose

To save minds and save lives in our digital world.

Core Beliefs

  • It takes a village – all are responsible for helping to keep children safe online – blaming and pointing fingers after an incident occurs is pointless.

  • Knowledge is power but it must be up to date!

  • The every day, seemingly smaller, impacts of being online are as important as the big impacts on children’s lives.

  • Restricting, confiscating, banning etc is not the way to go – these can actually exacerbate problems.

Partner with us for 24/7 online safety and support!

Schools

Is your school 5 Shield rated® for online safety and support?

Being a 5 Shield rated® school means that you have the Cybernetic Shield® team of experts on hand, to assist with any incidences of cyber bullying and online threats, 24 /7 all year round.

The e-safety commissioner recently shared that online bullying has increased by 450% over the last few years. This not only leads to some children taking drastic action, but it also means that teachers sit with classrooms full of children who are distracted by the emotions they are dealing with.

We must also never under-estimate the everyday effects of social media pressures and the impact that a simple text, left on delivered, can have on a young person’s mind.

Principals have schools to run and teachers have lessons to teach, so staying up to date on the dangers and threats in the digital world, in order to better protect students, is not possible, especially when things change all the time.

Sadly, an ICT team that looks after cyber security and a few guest expert sessions and online safety lessons in a year is not enough.

Cybernetic Shield’s 5 Shield rated® solution helps schools:

  • Reduce occurrences and mitigate the impact of online incidents

  • Reduce the financial impact and protect school’s reputation

  • Stay ahead of new online threats

  • Ensure correct and thorough, unbiased investigation of incidents

  • Know exactly how to respond when an incident occurs to minimise trauma and parental pressure

  • Support mental health of staff and students by building knowledge and resilience, making kids easier to teach

  • Market the 5 Shield rated® safety solution as a selling point for school

Become a 5 Shield rated® school and have peace of mind knowing that we have got you covered, 24 /7 all year round

Parents

Being a parent in this digital world is very challenging because:

  • Most of us didn’t grow up with the devices and online platforms our children now have access to

  • We are active on different social media and communication platforms from those used by our children

  • Technology and the online world changes all the time

  • We just don’t have the time to keep up!

At Cybernetic Shield® we have seen how parents who educate themselves about digital trends can better protect their children from online risks so our team is committed to sharing expertise, providing everyone with greater knowledge and understanding of online safety, digital wellbeing and how we can work together to shield children from the impacts of social media pressures, online bullying and threats.

If you’re a parent, caregiver or teacher come and join Cybernetic Shield’s Mindshield® Membership where keeping up to date with the latest trends and online threats has never been easier!

Keeping updated and “in the know” about the latest online threats and trends has never been easier!

Insights

Take a look here at what our Cybernetic Shield® team of experts has been sharing to help schools and students stay safer online.

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In the media

The digital world can be a dangerous place so we want you to be aware of what’s happening out there, but remember that when we partner with you our aim is to ensure that students can confidently navigate, embrace and experience the digital world, 24/7!

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