UGC unveils cybersecurity handbook to empower stakeholders
2 weeks, 2 days ago

UGC unveils cybersecurity handbook to empower stakeholders

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has launched a cybersecurity handbook to educate faculty members, students, and non-teaching staff on cybersecurity fundamentals. Titled "Handbook on Basics of Cyber Hygiene for Higher Education Institutions", the resource is available on the UGC's official website. This handbook is part of UGC's ongoing efforts to enhance the cybersecurity framework within higher education institutions and promote awareness about safe online practices. "In light of the increasing importance of maintaining robust cyber hygiene, all Higher Education Institutions are requested to encourage their faculty members, students, and non-teaching staff to refer to this handbook.

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3 free cybersecurity courses to learn about cyber threats and stay safe online
1 week, 5 days ago

3 free cybersecurity courses to learn about cyber threats and stay safe online

Hindustan Times  

In this digital world, where information is available with the touch of a button, it is equally important to stay safe and not fall into the hands of scamsters. Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals by Coursera Coursera is providing a free course on ‘Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals’, a concise yet comprehensive course designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of …

How to teach kids about cybersecurity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How to teach kids about cybersecurity

Salon  

Cybersecurity education for children is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity. It's possible that posts shared by their friends and looking for information like school mascots, hometowns or favorite bands were created by "bad actors" with fake accounts to gather information, said Anna Ganse, a cybersecurity engineer. "The bottom line is that if something is being forwarded around …

Empowering young minds to navigate the digital world
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Charting your cybersecurity career: List of popular courses
8 months ago

Charting your cybersecurity career: List of popular courses

Hindustan Times  

In today's digital landscape, the prevalence of digital threats and frequent data breaches have led to an exponential demand for cybersecurity professionals. ● BCA in New Age Technology: The BCA in New Age Technology program explores the intersection of cyber security with emerging technologies like blockchain, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing. ● BCA in Data Science & Technology: …

Cybersecurity in education: Protecting student data in the digital world
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cybersecurity in education: Protecting student data in the digital world

India Today  

In the initial week of December 2023, over 45 schools in Bangalore found themselves grappling with a distressing situation as emails circulated, alarming authorities about purportedly planted bombs within school premises. CYBERSECURITY BECOMES CRITICAL CONCERN FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Educational institutions are collecting and storing vast amounts of student data, including personal information, parents’ information, academic records, and financial details. Thus, …

Observe Cyber Awareness Day Every Month: UGC Tells Colleges
3 years, 1 month ago

Observe Cyber Awareness Day Every Month: UGC Tells Colleges

News 18  

In a bid to raise awareness for cyber crimes and how to deal with them, the University Grant Commission has issued a circular ‘Cyber Jagrookta Diwas’. The UGC has instructed Higher Educational Institutions observe ‘Cyber Jagrookta Diwas’ on the first Wednesday of every month. Read: Jharkhand State Services Mains 2021 in January, Registrations Closing on December 15 “The ministry of …

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

Importance of Cybersecurity in the education sector

India Today  

We live in a tech-savvy world which is rapidly evolving due to the advancement in digitization. It won’t be wrong to say that such cyber-attacks are gaining ground in the education sector as more and more breaches in schools and higher education are widely reported. It, therefore, becomes imperative to cover and protect the education sector with cybersecurity. Role of …

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

Have you completed your cybersecurity homework?

The Hindu  

The pandemic has transformed the traditional classroom model to a digital screen — a single pane for the entire education system. As students and teachers operate from less controlled environments outside of school, the need to educate them on basics such as phishing and cyberbullying, and inculcating overall cybersecurity hygiene is imperative. Government initiatives like CSC help students understand the …

Cybersecurity: How to keep kids safe online
4 years, 7 months ago

Cybersecurity: How to keep kids safe online

India Today  

What is common between Stanford, Yale, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, National University of Singapore, University College of London, other than the fact that they are the most sought after destinations for students and corporate alike? Credential harvesting: It is a known fact that most users like to keep the user id /password combination standard, which, along with information harvested …

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