CBSE In-House Teachers' Training Program was conducted on the topic "Cyber security" at GGPS, Bokaro
An In-House Teachers' Training Program on the critical topic of Cyber security was held on 10th August 2024 at the Multipurpose Hall of Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Bokaro. The event was conducted under the stewardship of the esteemed Principal, Mr. Soumen Chakraborty, and was graced by the auspicious presence of Mr. C.P. Singh, Vice-Principal, Senior Wing; Mrs. Suman Nangia, Vice-Principal, Middle Wing; Mrs. Samriti Vohra, Incharge, Primary Wing; and other esteemed faculty members of all wings.
The training session commenced with the lighting of the lamp, followed by a bouquet presentation and a warm welcome address by the Honourable Principal, Mr.Soumen Chakraborty. The program was led by three expert Resource Persons—Mr. Ritesh Srivastava, Mrs. Kumari Sudha, and Mrs. Gargi Gupta—who enlightened the participants on various aspects of cybersecurity.
The comprehensive presentation covered key topics such as the aims and principles of cybersecurity, understanding digital footprints, cyber ethics, digital crimes, cyber laws, the Indian IT Act 2020, cyber attacks, threats, mobile device security, protection against deep fakes and identity theft, essential cyber security principles, the effects and signs of cyber bullying, ransomware, signs of malware, and the future of cyber security.
The session proved to be highly fruitful for the teachers, who actively participated in the activities and responded positively to the queries posed by the Resource Persons. The training not only enhanced their understanding of the different consequences of cybercrime but also equipped them with the knowledge to safeguard themselves and their students in the digital world.
The efforts and initiative taken by the Principal, Mr. Soumen Chakraborty, were highly appreciated by the martinet of the GGES school managing committee, Shri Tarsem Singh, President, GGES, and Shri S.P. Singh, Secretary, GGES. They reiterated the importance of such training programs in inculcating professional competency and ethics among teachers to upgrade their knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of cyber security.