AKSK has contributed its professional expertise to the development of these modules, with the aim of ensuring that online safety education does not remain limited to awareness campaigns or individual activities, but becomes a sustainable part of the education system.

Why is online safety education needed?

Children are among the most active users of technology and the internet. Alongside opportunities to learn, communicate and develop new skills, they may also face cyberbullying, online scams, dangerous contacts, inappropriate content, data theft and identity misuse.

For this reason, protecting children online should begin before a problem occurs. Students need practical knowledge and skills that help them use technology in a safe, responsible and informed manner.

A programme tailored to students’ age

The content has been designed as a progressive learning journey. In Grade I, students are introduced to digital devices and learn to distinguish between safe and unsafe situations, protect their personal information, and seek help from a trusted adult when something concerns them. Through role-playing, simulated situations, drawings and activities focused on screen time, they develop their first rules for safe and ethical online behaviour.

In Grade VI, the topics are more directly related to the ways children of this age use social media, communication applications and online games. Students explore identity and digital footprints, cyberbullying, privacy and online scams. They analyse examples of phishing through emails, SMS messages, phone calls and fake websites, practise verifying sources before clicking, and learn about using strong passwords, blocking, preserving evidence and reporting.

In Grade X, cybersecurity is addressed more broadly through the concept of digital citizenship. In addition to protecting accounts, devices and data, students explore online reputation, cyber threats, ethics and rights in the digital environment. They develop skills to verify sources, identify disinformation and manipulated content, understand the impact of algorithms, and respond appropriately to cyber incidents.

Official Curricula

• Online Safety – Grade I: Online Safety – Grade I
• Cybersecurity – Grade VI: Cybersecurity – Grade VI
• Cybersecurity and Digital Citizenship – Grade X: Cybersecurity and Digital Citizenship – Grade X

An approach that will gradually expand

The implementation in Grades I, VI and X represents the first phase of a broader process. In the coming years, the aim is to gradually extend the modules to other grades, establishing continuity in cybersecurity education across different stages of schooling.

The Role of Parents and Teachers

Children’s online safety is a shared responsibility. Schools, families and institutions should encourage open communication so that children feel safe speaking up when they encounter a concerning situation online. The goal is not to keep children away from technology, but to ensure that they use it safely.

In his remarks, NCSA Director General Bledar Kazia commended the cooperation with Critical and Important Information Infrastructures and their role in enhancing the country’s cybersecurity posture. He emphasized that, in the face of an ever-evolving threat landscape, incident reporting, continuous communication, and coordinated response remain key elements in protecting critical infrastructures.

The meeting also addressed the Authority’s priorities for the upcoming period, including strengthening monitoring capabilities, establishing sectoral CSIRTs, and providing continuous support to critical and important infrastructures through audits, security testing, and capacity-building training activities.

The meeting served as a platform for dialogue to address shared challenges and further strengthen cooperation towards a safer and more resilient digital environment.

NCSA extends its appreciation to DCAF for its continued support and partnership in strengthening national cybersecurity capacities.

During the training, participants were introduced to the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and protective controls, as well as cybersecurity hygiene practices that help reduce exposure to cyber threats and incidents. An important part of the activity was also dedicated to assessing the cybersecurity maturity of SMEs in order to identify their needs and priorities for further support.

Through this initiative, the National Cybersecurity Authority aims to contribute to enhancing the cybersecurity capacities of SMEs by supporting them in establishing safer processes and practices for protecting their systems, data, and services.

We extend our gratitude to DCAF for its support in implementing this program and to all business representatives for their participation and commitment.

During the activity, students and academic staff, supported by AKSK experts, engaged in practical exercises and interactive scenarios, testing their abilities in analyzing, identifying, and managing cyber threats. This collaboration aims to further connect students with real-world cybersecurity practices and contribute to the development of the next generation of cybersecurity talent.

During the discussion, our experts addressed the most common online risks affecting young people, the protection of personal data, responsible behavior on social media, and the impact of the digital environment on students’ lives and creative work.

These sessions aim to strengthen a culture of digital safety from an early age and to promote the safe and informed use of technology, as part of a continued commitment to information and awareness-raising initiatives in schools.