Excelsior Correspondent
GHAROTA, Oct 15: An interactive session on cybersecurity for its students organized by the PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) was held here today.
The initiative aligned with the ‘Bagless Day’ concept, which emphasizes practical and real-world learning to the students.
In his welcome address, Taranjit Singh, I/c Principal, informed that the event aimed to equip the digital-native generation with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.
The session featured an engaging address by Dr Nitan Sharma, Assistant Professor, The Law School, University of Jammu.
Dr. Sharma facilitated an open discussion where students shared their personal experiences and challenges on various social media and intermediary platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and X.
During the interactive dialogue, an attempt was made to understand the behavioural aspects of cybersecurity.
Dr Sharma educated students on prevalent behavioural cybercrimes, such as cyberbullying, online harassment, cyber stalking, identity theft and the dangers of deepfakes, sextortion and the societal impact of forwarding unverified messages.
He said, “Knowing the law is power and prevention is even more critical.”
Sharma provided students with an essential toolkit for online safety, which includes guarding personal information rigorously, using strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication, applying the ‘Stranger Danger’ rule in digital spaces, verifying information before sharing it, using the ‘report’ feature on platforms proactively and immediately confiding in parents, teachers, or a trusted friend if faced with any online threat.
“You have incredible power at your fingertips, with this power comes the responsibility to use technology safely, wisely and kindly,” he added.
Among others who were instrumental in organizing this activity included Ramesh Sharma, Vinay Kumar, Parveen Kumar, Awadhesh Kumar, Sunita Chervoo, Sandeep Kumar, Alka Yadav, Monika and Aijaz Ahmad.
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