Pictured: The team visited seven schools and saw 1,500 pupils.

KPMG says as many young people spend long hours online, it is critical that government bodies, parents, teachers, organisations and industry experts work together to arm children with the information they need to stay safe.

According to the Children’s Internet Study, conducted by The Centre for Cyber Safety and Education, 40% of kids have connected or chatted with a stranger online; 53% of those have given their phone number. Alarmingly, the same study found that of those who admitted to chatting with strangers online, 11% had actually met a stranger, while 6% had revealed their home address.

Pictured: The KPMG Cyber Security team with Ozzy Parkes.

Robert Kirkby, Head of Digital, KPMG in the Channel Islands, says: "Cyber security is something that everyone in business or in their personal life needs to be very aware of. The KPMG cyber security lessons provided a real opportunity for young students to engage with individuals who have deep skills and knowledge about the issues facing this generation. We all play a role in helping to ensure the business leaders of tomorrow are cyber safe and aware."

​Ozzy Parkes, teacher of Computer Science at Victoria College, added: "In the technological world we live in, it is essential that young people are equipped with the skills to safely utilise all types of technology without the fear of having their data or devices compromised. The session run by the cyber security experts from KPMG has provided evidence of real world applications to many of the theoretical lessons students will also receive as part of their education at Victoria College."