By
Tricitynews
Chandigarh 29th May:- Edition 2 of
Connect Net Champs a program that addresses Internet Security
among school students – kicked off its 6th session on Cyber Security at St
Teresa Convent School Panchkula . The session included a thrilling Quiz
contest for students. Two candidates were shortlisted for the next round.
In an interactive session with the expert, children
at St Teresa Convent School Panchkula learnt various nuances of the
internet world. Topics of discussion included the potential risks related to
internet and how to avoid these, exposure to inappropriate material, harassment
and bullying, physical molestation, legal and financial, viruses and hackers.
Additionally, important guidelines were imparted on how children can avoid
online risks, rules for online safety, and how to be a smart internet user.
Talking about the Program and its takeaways, Arvind Bali, CEO,
Connect Broadband & Videocon Wallcam, said that Net Champs is a
program that will make children well aware of the Internet and Technology. We feel Cyber
security is a shared responsibility that every individual should embrace in
their communities to keep the Nation and future generation secure. Campaign
‘Net Champs’ is designed to educate and empower the students, parents and
teachers to take steps to protect themselves and their families
online. This year we look forward to covering 200+ schools’.
The campaign entails associations with schools across
Punjab to educate the students about cyber security engaging Parents and
Teachers to acknowledge and commit to the shared responsibility of securing
cyberspace. The program consists of a series of seminars targeted for students,
teachers and parents followed by thrilling Quizzes for students that will also
shortlist candidates for the next rounds. The 2018 Edition of Net Champs is
powered by F- Secure, a well-known Finland based cyber security solution
provider as its security partner. The event is structured in three tiers including
school rounds, city round and the Grand finale. The Chandigarh and Punjab-wide
Mega Contest this year will hunt for the Net Champ 2. In each round
there will be exciting gifts to be won.
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