Mimi Ito on Technology

About Safer Kids Online

Children and young people are increasingly using technology, whether it is for entertainment, learning, exploring new interests or communicating with friends and family. And progress in technology means this is likely to continue. We are a digital security company that protects more than 110 million homes all over the world and we want kids to be able to benefit from all the positives that the digital world can bring, and we want you to be able to sleep peacefully knowing that your kids are safe when they use technology. So we have collected the best expert advice, tips, knowledge and tools, and put them together for you here.

Mimi Ito - cultural anthropologist

"Young people don't see technology as solitary or antisocial, more a tool for self-expression, and a way to explore new interests, communities and identities."

Illustration by: Jun Cen

Our Vision

We want every child to be safe to take advantage of the positives of digital technology, so they can be part of a positive digital future and enjoy Progress. Protected.

Our Story
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Many of us at ESET are parents, like you. We know that staying up-to-date with the ever-changing online world is no easy thing – especially when our kids often seem to be three steps ahead of us.

ESET in numbers

110M+ safe users worldwide

202 countries and territories

102+ prestigious VB100 awards

30+ years of NOD32 technology

Our experts

Our experts ESET is well known for being always on your side. It’s because we’re just like you, part of the global internet community, sharing same joys and concerns regarding the future of our world and, most of all, our children. We’re just lucky to have the privilege to actively contribute to this worthwhile cause.

Jake Moore
Cyber Security Specialist
Peter Stančík
Security Research & Awareness Lead
Robert Lipovský
Senior Malware Researcher
Ondrej Kubovič
Security Awareness Specialist
Daniela Buján Havranová
Head of Global Marketing Programs
James Shepperd
Content Strategist
Katarína Verešová
Global Marketing Programs Team Lead
Alžbeta Kovaľová
Security writer