Online Training on
Safety in Cyber Space
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recognises the potential of digital technologies in education while emphasising the need to address the risks associated with online and digital learning. It highlights the need to leverage technology while mitigating its adverse effects, including concerns relating to device addiction (para 24.1 and para 24.5). Further, it emphasises awareness of privacy, laws, standards relating to data handling and data protection, and ethical issues associated with emerging technologies (para 23.13). The NCF-SE 2023 explicitly addresses precautions in the use of information and communication technology in school education. It underscores the importance of protecting students from online risks, safeguarding their privacy and exercising caution regarding inappropriate online content (part B, section 6.4). It also highlights the responsibility of schools to ensure student safety during technology-enabled learning.
Recognizing the growing need to strengthen awareness on cyber safety and security among students, teachers and teacher educators, CIET-NCERT is organising a special training on “Safety in Cyber Space” as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month during 19 - 30 October 2026. The training aims to promote safe, responsible, and ethical use of technology and foster responsible digital citizenship. It will also support participants in understanding cyber risks, adopting safe digital practices, protecting children from online threats, and responding appropriately to cyber incidents.
Objectives of the Training :
On completion of the training, learners will be able to:
- understand the need of cyber safety and security and recognise their importance in educational and everyday digital environments.
- identify common cyber threats and online risks, including cyberbullying, phishing, identity theft, malware, and online fraud.
- apply safe practices for using digital devices, internet browsers, email and social media platforms.
- understand the importance of protecting personal information, maintaining digital privacy, and securing online accounts.
- recognise common digital financial scams and cyber frauds and become familiar with measures to minimise associated risks.
- reflect on the importance of digital wellness and identify practices that support healthy and balanced use of digital technologies.
- comprehend potential cyber risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and understand the importance of its safe, ethical, and responsible use.
- use technology responsibly and be a cyber warrior.
Programme Schedule :
| Day & Date | Title of the Session | Name of the Resource Persons | Banner Link | Presentation link | Video Link |
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Day 1: Monday 19 October, 2026 |
Cyber Safety and Security - Concept, Need and Scope | Ms.Chetana Khanna, Director, Abhyast Private Limited, Gurgaon, Haryana. | |||
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Day 2: Tuesday 20 October, 2026 |
Device Safety and Security | Mr. Saket Kumar Jha, Scientist ‘D’, C-DAC, Patna | |||
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Day 3: Wednesday 21 October, 2026 |
Social Media Safety and Security | Mr. M Jagadish Babu, Project Manager, ISEA, CDAC, Hyderabad | |||
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Day 4: Thursday 22 October, 2026 |
Digital Financial Security, Cyber Scams & Frauds | Ms. Akshaya K, Project Associate, C-DAC, Bengaluru | |||
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Day 5: Friday 23 October, 2026 |
Digital Wellness | Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, Professor of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi | |||
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Day 6: Monday 26 October, 2026 |
Browser and Email Security | Ms. Sumera Farooq, Project Engineer, CDAC, Chandigarh | |||
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Day 7: Tuesday 27 October, 2026 |
Social And Ethical Aspects of Cybersecurity | Ms. Pooja Malhotra, Cyber Crime Intervention Officer, Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (ISAC), Faridabad, Haryana | |||
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Day 8: Wednesday 28 October, 2026 |
Legal Frameworks for Cybersecurity | Ms. Karnnika A Seth, Cyberlawyer, Legal Expert, Advocate Supreme Court, New Delhi. | |||
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Day 9: Thursday 29 October, 2026 |
Safety in Era of AI | Mr. Dipayan Gosh, Executive – Content & Design, Division of Flexible Learning, IIIT Hyderabad, Telangana | |||
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Day 10: Friday 30 October, 2026 |
Be a Cyber Warrior | Dr. Angel Rathnabai S. Associate Professor, DICT & TD, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi. | |||
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Organising Team Programme Advisory:
Prof. Amarendra P. Behera, Joint Director, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi.
Programme Coordinator and Course Coordinator : Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Associate Professor, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi. Technical Coordinator:
Dr. Varsha Yadav, Academic Consultant, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi.
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Modality
The sessions of this online training will be broadcast live on NCERT’s Official YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/ncertofficial and simulcast on PM e-Vidya DTH TV Channels (6–12) from 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm. The session will also be telecast live on the following channels:
- DD Free Dish Channel
- DISH TV Channel #2027-2033
- Jio TV mobile app
Recorded sessions will also be available through a dedicated YouTube playlist. Learners can watch these live sessions/ recorded recorded sessions to enhance their understanding of that particular theme.
If learners want to earn a certificate that is considered as part of the 50 hours of CPD, then they should join the online course offered through DIKSHA using the course link that will be made available on the next day of the live session. Once the learner joins the course and completed the following, they will receive the digital certificate in the portal itself. The certificate will be available in their profile page as well. They can download the certificate and also access the certificate in the digilocker.
- Consume all the digital resources provided in the course
- Participate in the activities given in the course
- Take the final assessment and score 70% and above within three attempts
- Fill the feedback form
How to take part in the course?
Important Dates:
| Course Title | Dates |
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| Safety in Cyber Space |
Live Session: Live Session: 19 October – 30 October, 2026 Course Enrolment Opening Date: 31 October, 2026 Course Enrolment Closing Date: 10 March 2027 Course Closing Date: 15 March, 2027 |
Learners who want to attend live session but do not aim for certificate, follow the given step:
- Watch the live sessions in NCERT official YouTube channel/ PM eVidya DTH TV channel and interact with the experts. Recording of the sessions can also be accessed from the playlist link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY-QRYY_vj7c
Learners who aim for certificate, follow the given steps:
- Step 1: Register in DIKSHA. Link your APAAR ID and digi locker ID (If you do not have an APAAR or Digilocker ID, create one and then add the details in the DIKSHA portal). If this is already done, this step may be skipped.
- Step 2: Join the online course using the course link. (Link will be updated on 31 October, 2026)
(Refer to the tutorial to understand the process of joining a course - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcsj1x9n9h4j0TtGCy_jKJyEX7y6mD6Rs). - Step 3: Watch the videos given inside the course.
- Step 4: Complete all the activities given in the course, like discussion forum, interactive activities, assignments etc.,
- Step 5: Take the final assessment. Three attempts can be tried. 70% and above is the eligibility to get a certificate. In case you couldn't get 70% and above within three attempts, you will not be eligible to get a certificate.
- Step 6: Learners who meet all the criteria will get the digital certificate, and they can access the certificate in their profile page.
For any queries, mail to:training.helpdesk@ciet.nic.in or call: 8800440559.