Students take part during the cyber security awareness week organised by Tetso College, Chümoukedima in collaboration with NIELIT Nagaland.
Chümoukedima, September 28 (MExN): Tetso College, Chümoukedima in collaboration with NIELIT Nagaland concluded the cyber security awareness week, held from September 23 to 27.
The initiative was aimed at educating students, staff, and faculty on the importance of protecting their digital presence in an increasingly connected world. Throughout the week, participants engaged in a series of interactive activities, competitions, and educational sessions designed to foster a deeper understanding of cyber security risks and preventive measures.
A press release received here stated that among the highlights were the quiz competition, organised by NIELIT, which tested students on their knowledge of key cyber security concepts, and the CyberLens: Analyze, Learn, Present competition, where students analyzed real-world cyber security cases and presented their findings. Additionally, the Poster Design Competition and Games like jigsaw puzzle, cross word and many more encouraged creativities as participants tackled topics such as phishing scams, sextortion, deepfakes, and password security.
The culmination of the event on September 27 started with the welcome speech by the Director of Tetso College, Kvulo Lorin followed by the key note address about the event by the Director of NIELIT Kohima, L Lanuwabang, presentations by the finalists of the CyberLens competition, as well as a Poster Design Showcase featuring the winning entries.
The day also included expert-led sessions on pressing topics in cyber security. Laishram Hemanta Singh, a Cyber Forensic Analyst from NIELIT Kohima, delivered an informative session on the dangers of Deepfakes, while Ninoto Zhimomi, ACP Chümoukedima, spoke about Phishing Scams. Daniel Meren, Additional Director of NIELIT Dimapur, addressed the rising threat of Sextortion, and A Morimenba Amer, Joint Director of NIELIT Kohima, provided insights on Cyberbullying. Atoshe Lohe, Principal Forensic Analyst from NIELIT Kohima, gave a detailed talk on Cyber Laws, offering participants a legal perspective on combating online crimes.
Participants also had the opportunity to engage in a Cyber Drill organised by NIELIT Kohima, which provided a hands-on demonstration of how to effectively respond to cyber threats. The quiz competition that followed was a thrilling event, allowing students to apply their knowledge in a competitive setting. The week’s activities concluded with the prize distribution ceremony, recognizing the achievements of participants across various competitions. It concluded by the vote of thanks and closing benediction.
