Empowering young minds to navigate the digital world
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Empowering young minds to navigate the digital world

India Today  

In today's digital age, the internet is an integral part of students' lives, providing vast opportunities for learning and connectivity. Initiatives like Birlasoft's Cyber Safe Program can inspire curiosity and safe exploration of cybersecurity topics. The Cyber Safe Program, initiated as a pilot project in select schools across the Delhi NCR region, aimed to improve cybersecurity awareness amongst key stakeholders in the educational ecosystem including students, teachers, and parents. The Cyber Safe program raised awareness about cybersecurity threats, including cyberbullying, by imparting 6000+ hours of cumulative training, reaching over 1,800 students, and 500+ parents and teachers. The initiative, in collaboration with nasscom foundation, has equipped the students, teachers, and parents with cybersecurity training and the requisite knowledge and tools to navigate the digital landscape securely.

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How to teach kids about cybersecurity
2 months ago

How to teach kids about cybersecurity

Salon  

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Cybersecurity in education: Protecting student data in the digital world
11 months ago

Cybersecurity in education: Protecting student data in the digital world

India Today  

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Learnt a lot about cybersecurity at HACK summit, say students
1 year, 8 months ago

Learnt a lot about cybersecurity at HACK summit, say students

Deccan Chronicle  

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Why we need to revamp the cybersecurity education
1 year, 9 months ago

Why we need to revamp the cybersecurity education

The Hindu  

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Should digital wellness be part of the school curriculum?
3 years, 4 months ago

Should digital wellness be part of the school curriculum?

Live Mint  

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Importance of Cybersecurity in the education sector
3 years, 10 months ago

Importance of Cybersecurity in the education sector

India Today  

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Have you completed your cybersecurity homework?
4 years, 2 months ago

Have you completed your cybersecurity homework?

The Hindu  

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