A workshop on Cyber Security was Organized by Mass Communication Club at I.T.S Mohan Nagar, UG
Campus in Association with Navbharat Times (NBT)
On November 5, 2024, the Mass Communication Club at the Institute of Technology and Science, Mohan Nagar,
Ghaziabad, in collaboration with Navbharat Times (NBT), organized an impactful workshop on Cyber Security.
The theme of the event was "Securing Your Digital World: Protect, Detect, and Respond". The workshop was
designed to raise awareness about cyber threats, digital crimes, and educate the students on the complexities of
digital world along with essential skills to safeguard their online identities in an increasingly vulnerable digital world.
Shri Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman of I.T.S The Education Group, Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey, Director UG &
IT, and Prof. Nancy Sharma, Vice Principal UG , presented mementos and bouquet to welcome our distinguished
speakers Mr. Ajay Kumar Mishra, Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sachidanand- ADCP, Mr. Santosh Kumar
Tiwari, SHO Cyber Cell, and Mr. Sanjay Srivastava, Bureau Chief, NBT.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey inaugurated the session with a briefing on the objectives of the workshop. Following his
introduction, Mr. Sachidanand, ADCP, addressed the gathering, shedding light on the recent rise in cybercrimes and
the evolving tactics of cyber criminals. He emphasized the proactive role of education in cyber security and
expressed gratitude to NBT for their partnership in promoting digital safety.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ajay Kumar Mishra, delivered a powerful address highlighting the surge in online
frauds, phishing attacks, and social media vulnerabilities. He provided practical advice on safeguarding personal
data and advised students on privacy measures to mitigate cyber risks.
Mr. Santosh Kumar Tiwari, SHO of Cyber Cell, then took the stage to discuss types of cybercrimes prevalent today,
including phishing schemes, identity theft, and honey traps. Students actively participated and asked many questions
about recognizing online scams, and safe usage of social media platforms. The speakers responded thoroughly to
each query, providing practical advice and examples, made the session highly informative and engaging for all
attendees.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey, who expressed gratitude to the speakers
and highlighted the session's success in equipping students with critical knowledge about protecting their digital
identities.
The workshop was attended by More than 500 students of BBA & BCA-I year, along with Dr. Vidushi Sing,
Chairperson-BCA, Prof. Adil Khan, Chairperson-BBA, Prof. Monika Sharma, Prof. Rama Mishra, Prof. Munna
Mishra, faculty members of I.T.S and NBT Team members. Students greatly appreciated the workshop, which not
only informed them of the latest aspects of cyber security but also instilled a sense of responsibility in their digital
interactions.