Cyber club launched at Jamia to promote digital hygiene
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The inauguration ceremony took place at the Faculty of Engineering & Technology Auditorium, featuring a lecture by Mr Devesh Chandra Srivastva, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime Division), Delhi Police.
The event was organised under the Office of the Dean Students' Welfare, with the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof Mazhar Asif, serving as Chief Patron. Prof Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar of JMI, acted as Patron, while Dr Hemant Tiwari, Deputy Commissioner of Police, South East District, was present as a special guest.
Attendees included IPS officers, senior Delhi Police officials, Deans, faculty members, staff, and students.
Focus on cyber security awareness and responsible digital citizenship
Prof Neelofer Afzal, Dean Students' Welfare and advisor to the Cyber Club, said the club will promote "cyber awareness and digital hygiene through training sessions, workshops, and expert talks." She added the initiative aims to encourage "ethical online behaviour and facilitate discussions on cyber law, digital rights, AI risks, and emerging threats."
The club will collaborate with the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police to bridge academic knowledge with practical expertise.
During his lecture, Mr Srivastva explained the growing prevalence of cybercrime and methods to prevent it. He stated, "Jamia can serve as a role model due to its high rankings, and the Cyber Club will help make the entire university campus cyber secure."
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He detailed various types of cyber offences, their trends, prevention techniques, and reporting procedures.
Precautions against social media risks and cyber threats
Dr Hemant Tiwari addressed students on social media precautions, highlighting the rise of mule bank accounts and the importance of not sharing personal information online. He urged caution, warning against developing emotional dependencies on virtual contacts.
Prof Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi praised the DSW office's initiative in establishing the Cyber Club to raise cybercrime awareness across the university. Prof Mazhar Asif, in his presidential address, advised individuals to avoid greed, which cybercriminals exploit, and encouraged everyone to be cautious about sharing personal data with strangers.
The event concluded with Dr Musheer Ahmad, Cyber Club member, delivering the vote of thanks, followed by the singing of the National Anthem.
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