Equip seniors, youths, and organizations with essential cybersecurity knowledge and resources.
Empower with Cybersecurity
Our Story
It started with a phone call. A grandmother, sharp and independent her entire life, called her daughter in tears. She had just sent $3,000 to a scammer claiming to be from the IRS. She knew something felt wrong, but the fear and pressure overwhelmed her. By the time she realized it was a scam, the money was gone. Along with her confidence.
But the vulnerability doesn't stop with our elders. On the other end of the spectrum, our kids are facing a digital landscape that is vastly more complex and predatory.
It happens quietly. A teenager accepts a friend request from what looks like a peer from a neighboring school. Over weeks, trust is built through gaming apps or social media, shifting from casual chat to subtle grooming. Then comes the trap: the "friend" coaxes them into sending a private photo, the mask drops, and the blackmail begins. Suddenly, a child is trapped in a terrifying cycle of financial extortion, isolated by shame and fear, unsure of who to turn to.
Stories like these happen every day, tearing at both ends of the family tree. Netivo was founded to change this.
We believe that cybersecurity education shouldn't require a computer science degree, nor should it be intimidating, condescending, or full of jargon. We meet people exactly where they are, bridging the gap between grandparents who remember rotary phones and grandchildren who can't imagine life without smartphones. When generations learn together, talk openly, and protect each other, everyone is safer.
Secure the Future by Learning it.
Programs for Individuals & Seniors (60+)
Digital Safety Foundations: Core training covering scam recognition, password security, safe online banking, and more.
Device Mastery: Personalized guidance on your specific phone, tablet, or computer.
One-on-One Coaching: Private sessions tailored strictly to your personal technology needs.
Group Workshops: Interactive classes hosted locally at community centers, libraries, and senior residences.
Family & Community
Generations Connect Workshop: Our signature family program that brings grandparents and grandchildren together to learn digital safety as a collaborative team. Grandparents share critical thinking wisdom while grandchildren offer technical know-how.
Silver Tech Support: Accessible resources helping seniors navigate modern systems and stay connected with loved ones.
TinkerTech Workshops: All-ages public workshops ensuring everyone can safely engage and thrive in a digital world.
Cultural Exchanges & Events: Fostering community collaboration, diversity, and mutual understanding through technology-driven initiatives.
Youths
KillabyteKids (Ages 6-10): Focuses on internet basics, online stranger danger, and knowing when to tell a trusted adult.
MillabyteTeens (Ages 11-14): Covers social media safety, cyber bullying awareness, and online gaming security.
MaxabyteTeens (Ages 15-17): Prepares teens for independent digital life with identity protection and financial safety skills.
Advanced Mentor Training and Career Development Program: A virtual, 6-session skill-building program led by a certified Netivo facilitator. It equips young people to serve as digital mentors for older adults while developing critical workforce readiness skills like problem-solving, leadership, communication, and professional ethics.
More programs incubating and coming soon!
SERVICES
Learning Portals: Dedicated, customized educational portals partitioned for seniors, youth, and organizations.
Webinars and Resources: Instant access to past informational webinars, downloadable PDFs, and security documents.
Stories and Testimonials: A media space highlighting real-world program impacts through stories and videos from past participants.
Partner Directory: A public directory highlighting regional networks running Cyber-Seniors initiatives or actively supporting digital literacy.
Professionals, Employers, & Organizations Programs
Group Training and Licensing: Flexible, customized professional development packages to equip organizational teams to support their client bases.
Digital Equity and Inclusion Projects: Collaborative consulting with organizations and government agencies to provide digital readiness assessments and literacy training.
Corporate "Protect Your People" Program: Allows employers to offer family digital safety training as an employee benefit, helping staff protect their aging parents and children.
Tech Trainer Certification Program: Perfect for Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Home care Workers. It builds the explicit skills and confidence required to provide technology training to older adult clients.
Schools and Youth Organizations Program: Empowers educators and youth leaders with customized tools to establish student-led digital mentorship programs.
Resources & Community Tools
Applicable Paths
Gain practical experience in cybersecurity
Volunteering with Netivo is more than just lending a hand—it’s an opportunity to impact your community while gaining meaningful experience.
All volunteer hours are tracked, and you’ll earn digital badges and certificates that showcase your achievements. Along the way, you’ll build valuable skills that can give you a competitive edge when applying for jobs or post-secondary programs.
Contact us
Whether you have a request, a query, or want to work with us, use the form below to get in touch with our team.
Location
4049 Pennsylvania Ave., Ste. 203
Kansas City, MO 64111
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00
Sat-Sun Closed