A workshop was conducted for Community Service Centre’s Village Level Entrepreneurs on cyber security at NIELIT Dimapur on May 14.
Dimapur, May 14 (MExN): In response to the escalating number of cyber frauds plaguing the State, a workshop was conducted for Community Service Centre’s Village Level Entrepreneurs with the aim of transforming them into master trainers on cyber security at NIELIT Dimapur on May 14.
The workshop, held amidst growing concerns over the surge in cybercrimes fuelled by the widespread use of smartphones and engagement in social media and e-commerce platforms, highlighted the urgent need to disseminate cyber security education to every corner of the State, stated a press release received here.
During the workshop, participants were briefed on the alarming statistics of cyber frauds and the diverse range of threats faced by individuals in today's digital age, from social engineering and identity thefts to AI-enabled deep fakes and sextortion. Recognising the critical role of community-level intervention, CSC VLEs were equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to educate and empower citizens in safeguarding their digital assets.
The resource person, Rahul Dasgupta, shared insights into the interactive multilingual cyber security educational mobile App called ‘Initiative for cyber secure aware society’ (ICSAS), developed by NIELIT Kohima. The user-friendly ICSAS app empowers citizens with comprehensive online safety knowledge, helping them stay ahead of cyber threats. Packed with features like videos, dos and don’ts, gamification elements, quizzes, and a 'tip of the day' section, the app offers an immersive learning experience. It also includes an AI-based face detection attendance system, cybercrime reporting, and geolocation features to locate nearby police stations for reporting cyber incidents. Significantly, the ICSAS App was launched during the G-20 digital economy working group meet in Bengaluru on August 17, 2023. The app is currently available in multiple languages, 14 Naga languages, Hindi, English, Mizo, Nepali, and 7 international languages such as Spanish, French, German, Russian, Mandarin-Chinese, Basha-Indonesian, and Arabic, Rahul added.
The ICSAS App has been specifically designed to enhance the training process and ensure widespread dissemination of Cyber Security information. Remarkably, the Apps’ AI-enabled attendance intelligently identifies and enrol beneficiaries during the Cyber Security training, ensuring maximum impact and efficacy.
“By leveraging the extensive reach of CSCs and the dedication of VLEs, we can effectively disseminate cyber security awareness to even the remotest corners of the State,” said Daniel Meren, Scientist E, NIELIT Dimapur.
“This initiative is a testament to our efforts in bridging the digital divide and ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital revolution,” he stated. “Through innovative tools such as the ICSAS Apps, we aim to empower CSC/VLEs to spearhead a Cyber Security awareness campaign that reaches every segment of society.”
With the knowledge and resources gained from the workshop, VLEs are now poised to train over 20,000 citizens across the State on cyber hygiene and ethics, the release added.
