Get to know DGwise

DGwise is an Australian company that offers a comprehensive cybersecurity program focused on protecting children and youth online, through the teaching of responsible and conscious digital citizenship.

Innovative solutions for schools and families against threats in the digital environment. Through a series of videos, tutorials, blog posts, educational booklets, activities, and games to teach children and young people about cyber risks. DGwise provide training and content for teachers to use in the classroom and offer resources for parents to understand and manage their children’s internet usage.

The DGwise program was designed to meet the needs of the entire school community. For schools, it provides a support system where they can find resources, knowledge, and partnerships to assist in the development and management of digital environment challenges, as well as offering guidance on how to deal with inherent risks. For teachers, it provides access to information and support to enhance their classroom practices. For parents, it offers quality content and tools, such as parental control applications, to help guide and protect their children in relation to technology use, while also providing relevant information on how to address various topics with their children. And for students, it provides access to quality educational content, aiming to foster the development of conscientious, empathetic digital citizens capable of protecting themselves even in the absence of direct supervision.

DG stands for Digital Guardian. Wise represents wisdom, intelligence, sensibility and prudence and also in this context conveys the idea of expertise specialised knowledge in a particular area.

The Security IPA Tripod is a visual representation of the structure behind the entire DGwise digital education program, namely: 

(1)Information: Knowing that there are risks and what they are

(2)Prevention: Being able to identify and protect yourself and others from online threats

(3)Action: Knowing what to do in the face of an actual threat

Safe Store is an online store (also known as a marketplace) where families can purchase truly safe and reliable tools, apps, and games. Our Safe Store is divided into 3 categories of products:

(1) Safe Family Store – for parents and guardians;

(2) Safe Game Store – games for different age groups and

(3) Safe Fun Store – entertainment and activities also for different age groups.

DGwise reaches students and their families through schools. For more information, if you are a representative, teacher, coordinator or principal of a school, click here. If you are a parent or guardian, click here.

If you have solutions such as apps, tools, or games that focus on the physical and mental health and well-being of children and young people, or if you are a content creator specialising in cybersecurity, click here.