REPORT OF THE GOI PROGRAMMES ON CYBER SECURITY

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1 REPORT OF THE GOI PROGRAMMES ON CYBER SECURITY Cyber Crimes being committed by cleverest of the clever, the users of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices should be aware of the mischiefs of these criminals, and the precautions to be taken to get rid of them. In spite of very high punishments prescribed by law, such crimes are on the rise. Looking at the growing importance of Cyber Security, IMG formulates and conducts Training Programmes on Cyber Security to different categories of employees. 14 GOI Programmes on Cyber Security of 3 days duration were conducted by IMG during the Year Programmes were conducted in IMG Thiruvananthapuram by Dr. A. Prasanna and 2 Programmes were conducted in IMG Kozhikode by Shri. M. K. Sadique. 1) Training Programme on Cyber Law and Cyber Security for Employees of Various Departments. Considering the demands of Training Programme on Cyber Law and Cyber Security from the part of the employees of various departments who are users of computer 2 such programmes were conducted in IMG Thiruvananthapuram for the employees of Various Departments. The first progrmme (GOI-7/12) was conducted from 15/05/2012 to 17/05/2012. Thirty three officers attended the programme. The second programme (GOI- 02) was conducted from 24/05/12 to 26/05/12 (3 days). Twenty four (24) officers attended the programme. The participants were of opinion that the classes were extremely useful to them and the hands on exercises performed in the Computer lab was of much use to the participants for securing their system from cyber attacks. In the IMG Regional Centre Kozhikkode two Training Programmes on Cyber Security were conducted from 28/1/ 2013 to 30/1/13 with 24 participants and from 5/3/13 to 7/3/13 with 20 participants.shri. M. K. Sadique Associate Fellow facilitated the Programmes. 1

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3 2) Training Programme on Cyber Security and Cyber law for the Employees of Banks Banking Frauds are posing serious threats to our Economy. The advancement in information technology, has led to new ways of doing business in banking, saving time and increasing efficiency. Internet facilities of computer have revolutionized international banking for fund transfer and for exchange of data relating to banking. However Banking frauds are increasing day by day. So bank employees are trained to ensure customer security in banking transactions through internet. IMG conducted a Govt. of India sponsored Training Programme on Cyber Security and Cyber Law for Bank Employees (GOI-19) from 25/06/12 to 27/06/12. Seventeen officers from different banks attended the programme. 3

4 3)Training Programme on Cyber Security and Cyber law for the Employees of Treasury Financial transactions through computerised treasury accounts give ample opportunity to cyber criminals to commit cyber crimes like data diddling and online cheating. So training is given to employees of Treasury to enlighten them on the need to avoid misuse of internet and also the precautions to be taken to get rid of cyber criminals. 4) Training Programme on Cyber Law and Cyber Security for Teachers of Schools and Institutes Training is given to teachers of schools so that they can make their students aware of cyber ethics and cyber security since students of schools are culprits and victims of cyber 4

5 crimes. It is necessary to enlighten students on the need to avoid misuse of internet and also the precautions to be taken to get rid of cyber criminals. Teachers can contribute much in this regard. IMG conducted 2 Govt. of India sponsored Training Programmes on Cyber Security and Cyber Law for teachers of schools. The first Programme (GOI-111) was conducted from 6/06/12 to 8/06/12 with twenty teachers from Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools. The second Programme was conducted (GOI-49) from 10/09/12 to 12/09/12. schools attended the programme. Twenty four teachers from different Government High 5

6 5) Training Progrmme on Cyber Law and Cyber Security for Teachers of Colleges Since the students colleges happen to be the culprits and victims of cyber crimes it is necessary to enlighten them in this regard. Training is given to teachers of colleges so that they can share knowledge on cyber security with their students. IMG has conducted a GOI Programmes on Cyber Law and Cyber Security for Teachers of Colleges (GOI-43) from 7/08/12 to 9/08/12 (3 days). Twenty eight teachers from 6) Training Programme on Cyber Security and Cyber Law for the Students of Colleges The students of colleges are both culprits and victims of cyber crimes. So it is necessary to enlighten them on the need to avoid misuse of internet and also the precautions to be taken to get rid of cyber criminals. Training is given to students of colleges so that they are aware of cyber ethics and cyber security. IMG conducted a Govt. of India sponsored Training Programmes on Cyber Security and Cyber Law for students of colleges from21/ 11/ 2012 to 23/11/ 2012 (GOI 73) with 29 students from different colleges. 6

7 7) Training Programme on Cyber Security and Cyber law for the Staff of Education Department Considering the key position of the General Education Department, training was given to employees of General Education Department (GOI 90) from to employees participated in the programme. They evaluated the programme as most useful to users of computer to protect themselves from cyber criminals. 7

8 8) Training Programme on Cyber Security and Cyber law and Cyber Forensics for Police Officers Considering the importance of investigation and trial in cases involving cyber crimes, three training Programmes on Cyber Law and Cyber Security were conducted in IMG Thiruvananthapuram from to with 14 participants (GOI 68), from to (GOI 69) with 27 participants and from to (GOI 34 ) with 32 participants. The Programmes went well and the participants evaluated the Programmes as usefull for cyber crime investigation and trial of cases before court of law. Police Officers from Cyber crime Police Station contributed much in the interactive sessions. 8