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State - Level Workshop on Cyber Security: Addressing Online Threats and Government Initiatives from a Gender Perspective

The Department of Geography of Loreto College in collaboration with the Department of Geography of Rani Birla Girls' College organized an impactful State - Level Workshop on Cyber Security: Addressing Online Threats and Government Initiatives from a Gender Perspective with Hands-on Training on Personal Mobile Security and Data Protection on May 10, 2025 an online mode. The session was conducted by Dr. Bitan Misra, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Techno International, Kolkata. 42 Students from six colleges across the state have attended the workshop. The session was designed to enhance participants� understanding of cyber security principles and to raise awareness about the growing risks in the digital world. It aimed to equip students and professionals with essential knowledge of cyber threats.

Learning Objectives

Recognize practical strategies to prevent cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, and identity theft

Understand the importance of safeguarding personal and professional data in today's digital age.

Comprehend the need for strong passwords, regular software updates, and cautious online behavior

Workshop Format
The workshop had two structured sessions:
The following agenda and activities were undertaken during the workshop:

1. Introduction to the topic (Session 1) - our resource person gave us a clear perspective of the definitions of Cyber Security and Digital Security and also the difference between Cyber Security and Digital Security

2. Session 2: - Threats in Digital World and a Hands-on Session on how to avoid them -
The ongoing threats and scams faced by people were explained at length by the resource person. She also gave us some real-life examples of some scams then she proceeded with hands-on session where she taught us some tricks to avoid sharing confidential information unknowingly to the hands of the hackers (Using Camera, LinkedIn and Gmail)

An interactive session at the end of the workshop where students and teachers shared their stories of facing cyber security related problems and asked questions about them

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the Workshop the participants were able to:

Recognize practical strategies to prevent cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, and identity theft

Understand the importance of safeguarding personal and professional data in today's digital age.

Comprehend the need for strong passwords,regular software updates, and cautious online behavior.

Overall, the workshop enhanced awareness and equipped attendees with essential skills to maintain cyber security in their daily lives.

Impact and Feedback

The workshop made a strong impact by raising awareness of key cyber security issues and motivating participants to adopt safer online practices. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees appreciating the practical sessions, expert insights, and interactive activities that made complex topics easy to understand and apply.

Conclusion

The State Level Workshop on Cyber Security: Addressing Online Threats and Government Initiatives from a Gender Perspective successfully attained the objectives of educating and empowering attendees with essential cyber security knowledge. It reinforced the importance of staying vigilant in the digital world and highlighted the need for continuous learning to adapt to evolving cyber threats.

State - Level Workshop on Cyber Security: Addressing Online Threats and Government Initiatives from a Gender Perspective

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