Online Training on Financial Safety in Cyberspace

In the digital era, the National Education Policy of 2020 (NEP 2020) establishes the groundwork for a successful educational ecosystem, emphasizing cybersecurity as a critical component. As educational institutions increasingly rely on online platforms for financial transactions, data storage, and communication, ensuring cybersecurity has become paramount. These institutions handle a vast amount of sensitive information, such as tuition payments, student fees, and personal data, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. The protection of credit card details, bank account numbers, social security numbers, and other personally identifiable information is crucial. Implementing stringent security protocols like encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits can significantly mitigate the risks of data breaches and financial fraud. Additionally, educational institutions must remain vigilant, staying abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends and threats, and continuously updating their defenses to counteract new vulnerabilities.

Financial safety in cyberspace extends beyond technical measures; it also involves educating and empowering all stakeholders. Comprehensive cybersecurity training programs for parents, educators, administrators, and students are essential to cultivate a culture of digital financial responsibility. These initiatives should emphasize safe online financial practices, recognizing phishing attempts, and understanding the importance of data privacy in financial transactions. By fostering collective responsibility and vigilance, educational ecosystems can build resilience against financial cyber threats. This proactive approach not only safeguards individuals from financial loss but also strengthens the integrity and trust in the digital education system. Through such training, we can ensure a secure and trustworthy digital environment, enabling educational institutions to thrive in the digital age while protecting the financial well-being of all stakeholders.

In this context, CIET-NCERT has organized a series of training sessions on 'Cyber Safety and Security' at the beginning of each month to raise awareness among various stakeholders about cyber safety and security. For the month of August, 2024 it is proposed to conduct a 5 hours online training on “Financial Safety in Cyberspace” in collaboration with I4C, MHA from August 5 - 9, 2024 in English version and August 12 - 16, 2024 in Hindi version from 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm to enhance the understanding of teachers, students, teacher educators, and various stakeholders on ways to communicate safely in cyberspace. The online training will be live on NCERT official YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/NCERTOFFICIAL and also be simulcast through PMeVidya DTH TV Channels numbered #6-12 and Jio TV mobile app.

Objectives :

After completion of the training series, the learner will be able to:

• Explain the concept of financial security and its different forms.
• Address ways to mitigate cybersecurity and financial risks.
• Implement strong data protection measures and explore various methods to safeguard sensitive information.
• Learn about techniques for secure online banking.
• Understand the process of reporting cybersecurity incidents and the legal mechanisms involved.

Who Can Participate?

Students, Teachers, Teacher Educators, Parents, Administrators and all those who are interested.