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  

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, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for educational institutions in India and the need for robust cybersecurity measures in education is becoming increasingly evident due to several factors. Educational institutions must implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures to protect student data. The Cyber Surakshit Bharat Mission: The Cyber Surakshit Bharat Mission aims to enhance India's cybersecurity capabilities, including measures specifically focused on the education sector.

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Delhi schools to educate students on cybercrime with police-curated brochures
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi schools to educate students on cybercrime with police-curated brochures

India Today  

The Delhi Directorate of Education has instructed the heads of government and private schools to educate students about cybercrime by displaying informative banners and posters. These resources cover crucial topics such as cybersafety, cyberfraud, cyberbullying, online pornography, drug abuse, bullying, human trafficking, and the dangers posed by online predators. “This initiative aims to educate students on preventing cybercrimes and ensuring …

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 …

The importance of inculcating digital ethics in students
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The importance of inculcating digital ethics in students

The Hindu  

As schools, colleges, and universities transition to online learning platforms, the way students learn and interact has been transformed. It argues that introducing the Internet safety and digital ethics curriculum is critical, as children start using technology as early as three and four years. The study further provides recommendations for governments to support digital ethics education, including developing a National …

New cyber threats catch India’s IT capital, Bengaluru, unawares
1 year ago

New cyber threats catch India’s IT capital, Bengaluru, unawares

The Hindu  

“I was in the middle of my yoga class when I received a call from my children’s schools informing me they would be sent home due to a ‘bomb threat’. Nearly 70 schools in and around Bengaluru received the same “bomb threat email” from [email protected] on December 1. However, given that similar emails were sent to different targets across three …

Edu institutes must prioritise data privacy, security: Cyber experts
1 year, 2 months ago

Edu institutes must prioritise data privacy, security: Cyber experts

Hindustan Times  

Pune Educational institutions must prioritise data privacy and security and use technology to protect sensitive student data. Educational institutions must prioritise data privacy and security and use technology to protect sensitive student data. Educational institutions and other entities handling student data must obtain explicit consent from students or their guardians before collecting and processing their personal information. Information security researcher …

Mandatory Cyber Security course for Degree students launched in Telangana
1 year, 3 months ago

Mandatory Cyber Security course for Degree students launched in Telangana

The Hindu  

Students pursuing degree courses from this academic year in Telangana will have to mandatorily study the cyber security course with the Telangana State Council of Higher Education rolling out the new courses to be taught in the second year. Minister for Education P. Sabitha Indra Reddy, Education Secretary Vakati Karuna, TSCHE Chairman R. Limbadri and other officials launched the cyber …

HNLU: One Day National Conference (Virtual Mode) On 'Cyber Law And Cyber Security: Issues And Challenges' [9th September]
1 year, 4 months ago

HNLU: One Day National Conference (Virtual Mode) On 'Cyber Law And Cyber Security: Issues And Challenges' [9th September]

Live Law  

Hidayatullah National Law University, a premier university for legal education and research is celebrating its 20th Year of establishment. ABOUT SCHOOL OF LAW & TECHNOLOGY - Centre for Internet Governance and Artificial Intelligence The School of Law and Technology is the Research Hub of HNLU which is mandated with research, teaching and advocacy in the fields of intellectual property, privacy …

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

Why we need to revamp the cybersecurity education

The Hindu  

Many of us are digital natives, and our children are innately digital. Children need to be cyber secure every day of their childhood and need to practise cyber hygiene as soon as they can use a computer or phone without adult assistance. Two-stage solution The solution requires a two-stage approach: Stage One is the formation of an advisory council of …

Fortitude Learning: 3 Day (Online) Certificate Course On Cyber Law And Data Protection [December 24th – December 26th, 2021]
3 years ago

Fortitude Learning: 3 Day (Online) Certificate Course On Cyber Law And Data Protection [December 24th – December 26th, 2021]

Live Law  

About the Course Through this course, we seek to provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge of the growing relevance of Cyber Laws in India as well as globally. This course is curated to provide the participants with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of Cyber Law and Data Protection. Registration Link Interested people can register for the course through …

89% Indians believe schools should educate children on online safety, says survey: Quick tips
3 years, 4 months ago

89% Indians believe schools should educate children on online safety, says survey: Quick tips

India Today  

The way we learn has changed dramatically over the past year as the pandemic outbreak forced many schools and educational institutions to find alternatives to physical classrooms. Quick tips to keep children safe online Here are some tips and to-dos to stay safe: Don’t go overboard with sharing - Maximise privacy settings on all social profiles and engage in safe …

89% Indians believe schools should educate children on online safety
3 years, 4 months ago

89% Indians believe schools should educate children on online safety

India TV News  

With the pandemic forcing many schools and educational institutions to find online alternatives, 89 per cent of people in India believe that schools should educate children on cyber safety, according to a study by McAfee released on Tuesday. Further, 81 per cent of the people in India said that since last year, at least one member in their household started …

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 …

Why cybersecurity should be a part of the regular IT curriculum
4 years ago

Why cybersecurity should be a part of the regular IT curriculum

The Hindu  

Using computers and Internet technologies without understanding the basics of cybersecurity is akin to driving a car without seatbelts. Although both are a subset of the broader information security, traditionally network security, which is a regular part of the IT curriculum, can be considered closest to the growing field of cybersecurity. Tech or BE, M.Tech and MSc courses, along with …

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 …

India's 'digital revolution' needs cyber shield: A blueprint of the new cybersecurity strategy
4 years, 4 months ago

India's 'digital revolution' needs cyber shield: A blueprint of the new cybersecurity strategy

India Today  

The changing nature of cyber threats and warfare has prompted India to build a roadmap to overhaul its existing cybersecurity policy with an eye on challenges like social media, securing critical data and the need for new laws. Work on overhauling the cybersecurity 2013 policy has started amid the emerging scenario of increasing state- While Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in …

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