Srinagar, Sep 21, KDC: The J&K Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C), J&K Police, in collaboration with the Directorate of Information Technology and Support Services (IT&SS), University of Kashmir, on Monday organised a cyber awareness workshop to sensitise students, faculty members and university officials to emerging cyber threats, digital safety and responsible online practices.
The workshop was held at the IT Innovation Park of the University of Kashmir and was attended by Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan, Registrar Prof Naseer Iqbal, Prof Mubashir Hussain Masoodi, Dean, School of Applied Sciences, Dr Maroof Naieem Qadri, Director, IT&SS, Mohammad Yaseen Kichloo, IPS, SSP, J&K Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, and Nasir Kirmani, DySP, Zonal Cyber Police Kashmir, besides other officials.
University faculty members, students and officials also participated in the programme and engaged in the technical session and discussions.
In her presidential address, Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan stressed the growing importance of cybersecurity awareness in an increasingly digital environment. She emphasised the need to equip students and the wider university community with knowledge to navigate cyberspace safely and responsibly.
Registrar Prof Naseer Iqbal highlighted the importance of cybersecurity awareness and collective responsibility in dealing with emerging challenges in the digital domain.
Prof Mubashir Hussain Masoodi spoke about evolving cybersecurity challenges and the need to strengthen awareness about digital threats, while Dr Maroof Naieem Qadri emphasised sustained cyber awareness, good cyber hygiene and capacity building to strengthen the university’s digital ecosystem.
The technical session was conducted by Mohammad Yaseen Kichloo, IPS, SSP, JK4C, who discussed emerging cyber threats, online fraud, cyber hygiene and digital safety. He also demonstrated practical examples of cyber risks and preventive measures.
The session included hands-on demonstrations and an interactive discussion during which participants raised questions and gained practical insights into identifying, preventing and responding to common cyber threats.
Kichloo also held a brief interaction with students of the Department of English, engaging with them on cyber safety, online security and responsible digital practices.
The programme concluded with an emphasis on strengthening cybersecurity awareness, promoting digital safety and hygiene, enhancing vigilance against cyber threats and online fraud, and encouraging responsible and secure use of digital platforms across the university community. (KDC)
