ISEA Cybersecurity Club in Schools and Colleges

2.1. Workshops/ Webinars and Seminars

• Schools and colleges can organize awareness workshops on cyber hygiene, covering topics like internet safety, data protection, cyber ethics, and best practices for staying secure online. For workshop and seminar content, valuable resources are available at https://www.staysafeonline.in/topics.

2.2. Interactive Cyber Awareness Activities

• Club members can engage in various cyber awareness activities such as quizzes, pledges, skits, role-plays, debates, and more. Additionally, cybersecurity knowledge can be enhanced using resources available at www.staysafeonline.in.
• To make the learning journey exciting, flexible, and rewarding, the cybersecurity club includes activities such as:
• National level competitions such as drawing, painting, poster making, and sketching competitions. More details at https://www.staysafeonline.in/competitions
• Awards and recognition programs that honour individual and school achievements
• Quizzes on cyber hygiene to help and assess their knowledge at https://www.staysafeonline.in/quiz

2.3. Cyber Awareness Progression Pathways

• Progression pathways is a unique cybersecurity awareness initiative that offers customised learning platforms tailored to different user groups. It focuses on enhancing cyber hygiene, cybersecurity, and privacy measures at the national level.
• The program provides role-based awareness and progression pathways, each designed to meet the specific needs and roles of various learners. This approach allows individuals to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to protect themselves from evolving cyber threats.
• The following are the online certification programs offered for different stakeholders for cybersecurity club:
• Cyber Kid (Age up to 12 years): Students learn about cyber ethics, online gaming security, and staying safe online. For more details - https://isea.app/cyberkid/
• Cyber Cadet (Age up to 18 years): Focuses on online privacy, mobile and app security, and digital detox. For more details - https://isea.app/cybercadet/
• Cyber Aware Yuva (Undergraduate and Postgraduate level): Empowers youth to engage safely on social media, understand data and device security, and manage digital footprints. For more details - https://isea.app/cyberyuva/
• Cyber Aware Shikshak (Teachers and Faculties): Provides knowledge on digital wellbeing, essential cyber hygiene practices, ergonomics, social engineering, and safe social media usage. For more details - https://isea.app/cybershikshak/
• Cyber Defender (Advanced Learners): Offers in-depth training on cybersecurity, including password management, malware awareness, social media security, ethical hacking basics, and cybersecurity career exploration. For more details - https://isea.app/cyberdefender/

3.1 Digital Exposure

• Students frequently use the internet for learning, social media, and gaming. The cybersecurity clubs can increase their awareness to:
• Online vulnerabilities such as cyberbullying, social media scams, identity theft
• Malware and ransomware attacks
• Phishing scams

3.2 Awareness Building

• By introducing cybersecurity concepts in schools, students learn to:
• Protect personal data
• Use strong passwords
• Recognise online threats
• Practice responsible digital behaviour

3.3 Skill Development

• Cybersecurity clubs help students develop critical skills such as:
• Logical reasoning
• Problem-solving
• Awareness Resources - https://www.staysafeonline.in/awareness-bytes
• Awareness Topics - https://www.staysafeonline.in/topics

3.4 Career Guidance Programs

• Cybersecurity is a high-demand field. Club participation can guide students toward careers such as:
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Cybersecurity expert
• Digital forensic expert
• IT security specialist
• Progression pathway courses on staysafeonline.in can help navigate the career path for club members. There are various courses for different stakeholders depending on their age.

3.5 School System Protection

• The cybersecurity club members can educate students can about cyber hygiene. It will help monitor and protect school infrastructure to any online or cyber threat, report suspicious activities, and contribute to a cyber-aware nation.

• Membership is open to students, faculty, and staff of the school or college where the club is established.
• Members must adhere to ethical standards, promote respectful behaviour, and avoid any activities that could harm the institution’s network or reputation.
• Members are expected to actively participate in club activities, including workshops, meetings, quizzes, and awareness campaigns.
• Members must respect the confidentiality of any sensitive information encountered during club activities and not disclose it without authorization.
• Club resources (software, hardware, online portals) must be used responsibly and solely for educational and awareness purposes.
• The club is required to submit periodic reports detailing activities, participation, and achievements as per the guidelines provided.
• Any content created or shared by the club must respect copyright laws. Proper credits should be given when using external materials.
• Any breach of these terms may result in disciplinary actions, including suspension or removal from the club.
• Awards and goodies will be granted based on fulfillment of the club’s minimum activity requirements and active participation, as determined by ISEA.
• These terms and conditions may be updated from time to time. Members will be notified of any changes.