Helping families and communities feel safe, confident, and in control online.

Susana writes books, leads workshops, and hosts conversations that turn confusing cyber security advice into simple, practical steps, for primary school kids, retirees, and everyone in between.

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"Just fabulous, I've learnt so much. Thank you, I'm going to buy 2 books for my friends."

Kristene, Mother and Grandmother

Two books published, for kids and for seniors

Talks and workshops for schools, libraries and community groups

Plain English, no jargon, ever

$Portrait of Susana Pentland$

About Susana

Susana Pentland writes and speaks about cyber security for the people most often left out of the conversation, kids just starting to explore the internet, and seniors navigating it later in life.

Her books turn confusing warnings into simple, everyday habits, using plain language, real examples, and zero scare tactics. She brings the same approach to every talk and workshop, treating every audience as capable adults or curious kids who just need the confusing parts explained clearly.

Explore the work

Four ways to bring cyber safety into your home, classroom, or community, each one built around plain language and real situations.

Books

Plain English guides that turn online risks into simple, everyday habits, written for the two audiences most often left out of the cyber security conversation.

Cyber Security for All Seniors Cyber Security for All Kids

Speaking & Workshops

From library talks to school incursions and community workshops, Susana makes cyber safety practical, memorable, and genuinely engaging for any audience, no tech experience required.

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Podcasts & Panel Talks

Conversations and panel appearances about staying safe online, in plain English, for listeners and audiences of every age.

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Resources

Free printable checklists, handouts and flyers, ready to download, print and share at home, in the classroom, or at your next community talk.

5 Scam Red Flags Checklist Superhero Safety Rules Checklist

What readers are saying

"A great read. How insightful, I've really needed something like this for a while, thank you."

Liz, Retired Retail Manager

"Susana's chapter on the grandparent scam should be compulsory reading for every Probus member. Clear, practical, not condescending and actually encouraging."

Raymond, Probus Member

"We've shared it among our group and the response has been wonderful. It's the first real cyber safety guide our community has had access to. It's easy to read!"

Meg, Church Coordinator