44 Assam Rifles organises cyber security lecture
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB
Tamenglong, May 17 2022:
An online lecture on Cyber Security was organised by 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 Sector/ IGAR(East) at Tamenglong today.
The lecture was delivered by Naveen Kumar Singh, Founder of CTO (Digital Forensics & Intelligence) and a member of Council of International Investigation and a registered International Private Investigator.
The Speaker highlighted the importance of safe handling of computers, smart phones and various internet devices and dwelt on Cyber Terrorism in relation with Armed Forces and ways to counter them.
He also spoke on the tactics employed by financial fraudsters to get into one's banking services, safe usage of social media and how to protect sensitive and confidential data from cyber criminals.
Further he educated the troops on legal procedures available on becoming a victim of Cyber Crime.
Later, a live interactive session with troops was organised and expert advice was given.
Commandant, 44 AR while speaking on the occasion highlighted the role of cyber warriors in Armed Forces.
He appealed to all to be extra cautious as a uniformed person as it may compromise National Security.
One negligent act may be disastrous to the country, he added.
He thanked the speaker for his expert advice to the troops.
He went on to inform that there are nearly three attacks every minute.
Anybody who uses the internet for any reason can be a victim, so it is important to be aware of how to stay protected while online.
Internet is a boon for people and at the same time it can be a bane if not used judiciously and securely, he added.