Cyber Awareness Program

The *Visakhapatnam City Security Council (VCSC)* conducted its inaugural Cyber Awareness Program at Pro-Vigil, following the official inauguration of the VCSC Secretariat.

The session was led by Shanka Brata Bagchi, IPS, DGP, Commissioner of Police & Chairman, VCSC, who addressed the growing cybercrime risks in today’s digital ecosystem and emphasized the importance of cyber awareness, prevention, and responsible digital behavior.

Key discussion points included:

• The scale and impact of cybercrime on individuals and organizations
• Common cybercrime methods such as phishing, social engineering, identity theft, and financial fraud
• Various forms of cyber offenses including ransomware, cyberbullying, and data breaches
• Cyber hygiene practices and the importance of reporting incidents through the National Cyber Crime Portal (1930) and local authorities

Speaking on the occasion, Seema Sikri, Associate Director, VCSC, thanked the Pro-Vigil leadership and team for hosting the inaugural session and highlighted the need for more such corporate awareness programs.

Kishore Dasari, Joint Secretary – Cyber Security, VCSC, reiterated that these initiatives are crucial for the safety of our digital ecosystem.