Numaligarh: In an era where the digital realm increasingly influences every aspect of life, Delhi Public School Numaligarh, one of Assam‘s premier educational institutions, organized a pivotal workshop on cybercrime awareness on Thursday.
The session was led by Abhishek Kabra, a Research Scholar from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Tezpur University, who is working on children’s safety in cyberspace.
The workshop was designed to address the growing threats posed by cybercrimes, which impact children due to their frequent and unregulated use of digital platforms.
Covering a range of critical topics such as hacking, cyberbullying, grooming and cyber sexual abuse, phishing, and online fraud, Kabra emphasized the importance of proactive measures to ensure children are safe in the digital world.
He further illustrated his point with a light-hearted analogy, stating, “The way cybercrimes are rising feels like Scott Boland’s outside the off-stump line. It keeps on coming one after another. But we need to make sure, when to leave it, when to hit it and when to play. Else, we may just nick it to the slips.”
Delivering an impactful message, Abhishek Kabra remarked, “The digital space is both an opportunity and a challenge. While it offers children avenues to learn, connect, and grow, it also exposes them to potential harm. The key lies in empowering them with the right knowledge.”
He said, “Awareness is the first and most powerful line of defence against cybercrimes. Just like learning to cross the road safely, digital safety must become second nature to our children.”
The workshop was a significant initiative in fostering digital literacy among students. By addressing their vulnerabilities and guiding them on safe online practices, it aimed to reduce the risks associated with cyber threats.
The interactive session also allowed students to share their own experiences and concerns, making the learning process dynamic and relatable.
Notably, Kabra has conducted cybercrime awareness workshops for more than 1,000 students in the state and aims to effectively communicate to the netiquettes in digital space.
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The overwhelming participation and engagement of around 400 students during the session underscored the necessity of such initiatives in today’s tech-driven world.
