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About Digital Kin

Expert-level cyber security and AI education, brought directly to the people who need it most — with care, patience, and genuine understanding.

Our Story

Why Digital Kin exists

Fraud against elderly and vulnerable people in the UK is at epidemic levels. Scams cost older people billions annually, with many incidents going unreported. AI-generated scams — deepfake voice calls, AI-written phishing emails, fake chatbots — are becoming dramatically more convincing and harder to detect.

At the same time, schools and workplaces are grappling with the rapid emergence of AI tools, with little guidance on responsible use, data privacy, or identifying AI-generated misinformation.

Digital Kin was founded to fill a critical gap: between impersonal corporate training and non-existent personal support for vulnerable people. We bring expert-level protection directly to the people who need it most.

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Our Mission

To make expert cyber security accessible, personal, and human. Nobody should be left vulnerable because they can't afford corporate training or don't understand technology.

Credentials

Professional qualifications you can trust

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CompTIA Security+

Industry-recognised cyber security certification covering network security, threat management, and security operations.

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DBS Checked

Current Disclosure and Barring Service check — essential for working with vulnerable adults and in schools.

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Dementia Friends

Certified Dementia Friend through the Alzheimer's Society. Sessions are delivered with genuine understanding of the condition.

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Full Public Liability Insurance

Comprehensive insurance covering all visits to care homes, schools, businesses, and private residences.

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6 Years Cyber Security

Six years of professional hands-on cyber security experience across multiple sectors and threat types.

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2 Years AI Expertise

Two years specialising in artificial intelligence — how it's being weaponised and how to defend against it.

The Gap We Fill

What exists vs what's needed

What Exists The Problem Our Solution
Police fraud talks Infrequent, generic, not hands-on Regular, tailored, interactive sessions
Age UK digital skills Focus on basic IT, not scam defence or AI Specialist scam prevention & AI awareness
Corporate cyber training Expensive, online-only, not for vulnerable users Affordable, in-person, adapted for all abilities
Nothing for dementia Zero support for managing tech risks Specialist dementia-adapted services
Nothing for families Nobody teaches practical device lockdown Hands-on family & carer training
No in-home audits Nobody reviews home devices for vulnerable people Comprehensive in-home digital audits
Coverage Area

Serving Devon & the South West

Based in Okehampton, serving a growing radius across Devon and surrounding counties. Fully mobile — we come to you.

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Based in Okehampton

Heart of Devon, central to the South West

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Fully Mobile

We travel to your care home, school, business, or home

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Growing Coverage

Expanding across Devon and the wider South West

Let's work together

Whether you're a care home, school, family, or business — the first step is a conversation.

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