Workshop on Online Safety for Women
On April 1, 2019, Ahlcon International School, Mayur Vihar, hosted
an enlightening and interactive session on cyber security for its staff in the
school auditorium.
The
Resource person was renowned Cyber Expert, Mr Rakshit Tandon, Consultant –
Internet and Mobile Association of India i.e. IAMAI.
The growing reach of internet and the rapid spread of
information though mobile devices has not only offered new opportunities but
has also put the users at risk especially young children and women. It’s
unfortunate to see, how they are becoming victims of cybercrime. Online safety has become the need of the
hour.
In a very engaging session,
he stressed upon the important measures to be adopted while using the internet.
He sensitized the staff about the types of Cyber Crimes taking place and the
preventive measures to be adopted while working on the internet were
highlighted.
He has a dynamic way of
connecting to his audience. His simple and easy manner of explaining the
complications and implications of the web left a deep impression on everyone
present there. He gave a profound insight into the major issues in cybercrime
such as threats
of e-frauds, online banking frauds, hacking, cyber defamation, cyber bullying,
stalking, child pornography etc. He enlightened the safe usage of social media, online
shopping, right way of using debit and credit cards and internet banking. He
also briefed the audience about keeping passwords safe, avoiding cyber
bullying, data thefts, threats of fake profiles and defamatory posts.
The session was as an
eye-opener for everyone who attended it. The entire staff of Ahlcon, including
Principal Sir, H.M Ma’am. and A.H.Ms got benefitted from this knowledgeable and
informative workshop.
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