The digital world provides many conveniences, but also poses risks that often go unknown or unnoticed. Well, if we all take simple steps to be safer online, it makes using the Internet a more secure experience for us. With this aim Study Hall School organized a workshop on the topic “Fundamental of Online Safety and Responsible Digital Engagement” for the students of grade-11th on 15th September 2022. Speaker of the workshop was Mr. K. Sanjay Kumar IPS,
DIG, The Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
He is well-known Cybersecurity analyst and investigator especially online crimes against women and children. He is also the author of best seller book “IS YOUR CHILD SAFE?” related to online abuses affecting children.
Cyber hygiene is of increasing importance due to the rise in reliance on digital equipment and programs to manage the daily lives of students, including the transmission and storage of personal information. Workshop aimed at increasing the understanding of cyber threats and empowering the students to be safer and more secure online. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and the students were given insights on how important it is for them while using social media platforms and be safe. Speaker also talked about how the students can contribute their part to keep the internet safe and how to avoid situations that might put their lives at risk. The adverse effects of excessive screen time and how it affects adolescents was explained by taking examples and case studies. The students were given insight about cyberbullying and how it is associated with psychological distress and how to take preventive measures.
