CYBER SECURITY
REPORT ON CYBER SECURITY
DATE – 02/11/22
In this digital world, where children are increasingly wired to social media and the internet, the concerns of cyber security, cyber bullying, cyber hygiene are pertinent. Parents too need to be well-informed of what steps they can take to keep their children safe. With this notion, Air Force School, Bhuj hosted an interactive session by Cyber Security Expert, Mr M Prasad on 2nd November 2022.
The session was conducted with the students and staff . He interacted with the students and discussed about the trending apps and games. The students were told about the legal aspects of accessing the internet like the legal age, ethics and rules of using social media and gaming. The students were advised to handle real and virtual life judiciously. The students were introduced to various terminologies like Cyber Bullying, hacking, fishing, cloning, data theft, digital frauds and grooming. The difference between ethical hacking and hacking was clarified to the students and the consequences of Digital Personification were told.
Several case studies were shared with the students and they were further sensitized towards privacy and security of data. Five values- Responsibility, Respect, Compassion, Resilience and Integrity were emphasised and the Cyber Laws of India were shared with the students. The resource person demonstrated live hacking and made them aware about various ways like two-step verification, comment control, using a strong password, etc that they can adopt in order to avoid Cyber Crimes.
He concluded the session by sharing some tips for internet banking and safe online transactions. He also shared the website for reporting Cyber Crimes. Women and children can report anonymously on www.cybercrime.gov.in. Internet is a technology, not a toy and we should harness it carefully. Your safety is in your hands. Stay alert, stay safe!
Poster making competition was conducted on 1st Nov on Cyber Security.
