Workshop Highlights Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness

Quick Summary

• The Mysuru chapter of the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), in collaboration with GRS Fantasy Park, held an awareness program on “Digital Threat & Cyber Security.”
• Shanmugha Varma K., inspector at Police Training School, Mysuru, delivered the keynote address.He spoke about increasing cybersecurity challenges and measures to address digital threats.
• The session underscored the importance of cyber safety in both professional settings and daily life.
• Ashwin Dange M., director of GRS Fantasy Park & GRS engineering Pvt. Ltd., was the chief guest at the event. Srinivasan C.V., chairman of NIPM, Mysuru, and Devaraju, secretary of NIPM, were also present at the programme.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The programme by NIPM highlights a growing recognition among institutions regarding India’s emerging cybersecurity challenges in a rapidly digitizing society. With increasing reliance on technology across workplaces and personal spaces alike, building awareness about cyber threats is critical to safeguarding sensitive data and infrastructure. Initiatives such as this not only strengthen public understanding but also encourage cross-sectoral collaboration between government authorities like police departments and private entities for broader security measures.While technical insights from professionals such as Shanmugha Varma are valuable for raising practical awareness among attendees, sustained efforts will be necessary to integrate cybersecurity protocols into organizational policies nationwide-especially given India’s expansive digital landscape.

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