Staying Safe in a Wired World [Paperback]

Rob Nickel (Publisher)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 3, 2006

In the world of the Internet you can never be too safe. That is why Rob Nickel, a 14-year veteran of the Ontario Provincial Police put his knowledge of Internet crimes to use in this information-packed book that will help parents keep their children safe in a wired world. After working 7 years online undercover dealing with predators who try to harm our children, Rob took his experiences and put together an Internet Safety book like no other. He uses investigations from his past ot help teach parents the dangers that are lurking online, and give them the tools they need to keep their kids buckled up on the Information Highway. This book was written for the parent - by a parent, on who knows that the Internet can be intimidating, and confusing. It covers most of the applications used on the Internet by children and gives instructions on how to help keep our children safe while in cyberspace. Also included are the terms used by kids when they are chatting online, and resources for parents they can use online. Included is a CD featuring a video presentation, printable files for parents, as well as a free 3 -month subscription to RAZZUL, the safe browsing software for children 3 to 12 years old.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book is a must read for parents! It will make them aware of the dangers that lurk online! --Bob Matthews, Retired Detective Inspector

About the Author

Rob Nickel is a leading expert on Internet Safety. He created and maintains www.cyber-safety.com and retired from the Ontario Provincial Police after a 14-year career. In 1989 Rob joined the Ontario Provincial Police and worked at the Simcoe Detachment in uniform patrol until 1992. In 1992 Rob was promoted to Detective Constable and worked with the 3 District Criminal Investigations Unit conducting investigations such as major drug investigations, serious sexual assaults and homicide investigations. In 1996 Rob transferred to the OPP Child Pornography Section as a Detective Constable where he started working undercover online, dealing with pedophiles who traded child pornography, and attempted to lure children for sex. During this time Rob lectured to many police officers on online undercover techniques, the workings of the Internet in relation to criminal offences and the identification of child pornography. Rob was also deemed an expert in these areas in the Superior Court of Ontario, and has testified in numerous trials dealing with Internet crimes. In 2000 Rob was promoted to Detective Sergeant (second in command) of the Child Pornography Section. He continued to lecture and conduct online undercover operations as well as organize major projects in Ontario as well as a Canada wide project involving 73 officers across Canada. Rob is globally recognized as an expert in online undercover investigations, and has lectured in a number of countries throughout the world including France, Belgium, Spain and Brazil. He is a professional speaker who conducts presentations for parenting groups and educators on the dangers of the Internet. He is also an inspirational speaker who in 2004 was one of nine finalists for the World Championship of Public Speaking held in Reno, Nevada. To become one of nine finalists Rob had to win 5 levels of competition that began with over 30,000 contestants. Rob is currently president of Nickel Concepts. Nickel Concepts is a multimedia company creating websites, producing interactive material including video production and editing. Nickel Concepts is also the Canadian distributor of RAZZUL software, through its Kid Innovation Canada Division of the company. RAZZUL is safe Internet browsing software for children 3 to 12 years old. Rob is married and lives in Cambridge, Ontario with his wife Kim and 2 daughters Veda and Georgia

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Nickel Publishing; 1ST edition (March 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978008200
• ISBN-13: 978-0978008208
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,930,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy, May 29, 2006

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Keeping Kids Safe (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Staying Safe in a Wired World (Paperback)

If you have children who are 10 years and up, then you MUST buy this book. It will allow you to get "up to speed" on what kids do on the internet, and what "predators" do to find kids on the internet.

I work in the computer industry, and until I read this book I thought I knew most of what goes on "in the wired world". WRONG!! Rob (through his book) introduced me to the world that our kids enter online, and I cannot thank him enough for that!

If you have children under the the age of 10, then the book will prepare you and give you 3 free months of Razzul. Once you try Razzul you will want to keep it! Kids are safe online with it, and they are thrilled with what they can do. They live in their own SAFE little world.

Read Rob's Book! Share some of it with your kids. I know I learned a lot! Congrats Rob, and Thank you sharing your knowledge and experiences.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Staying Safe In a Wired World, May 30, 2006

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Shannon MacDonald - See all my reviews

This review is from: Staying Safe in a Wired World (Paperback)

I just bought the book for my sister who has young kids online, she loved it! What a great purchase. She is now using the Razzul Software and can't say enough great things about it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read - Nice illustrations!, May 30, 2006

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NP "np" (Tri-Cities, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Staying Safe in a Wired World (Paperback)

What a perfect book for a person with little computers skills like myself to read, so even a I can understand how to make my computer safe for children. I'm not a very computer savvy type guy , but with the easy to follow direction and illustrations anyone can learn to make their computers safe for kids! Perfect book for this subject and great gift for anyone out there that has kids!

I really enjoy watching the author Rob Nickel on Dr. Phil go undercover and help expose this problem. He sure know what he is doing! This man should write a book on his adventures. Well anyways, I recommend this book to anyone with kids. We need more informative books like this. God Bless people like Mister Nickel that help our must vulnerable people in society a innocent child!.

NP