Tetso College, in collabration with National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Nagaland, concluded cyber security awareness week, held from the September 23 to 27.
A press statement by the college informed that the initiative was aimed at educating students, staff, and faculty on the importance of protecting their digital presence in an increasingly connected world.
Throughout the week, participants engaged in a series of interactive activities, competitions, and educational sessions designed to foster a deeper understanding of cyber security risks and preventive measures.
Among the highlights were the quiz competition, organized by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), which tested students on their knowledge of key cyber security concepts, and the CyberLens: analyse, learn, present competition, where students analysed real-world cyber security cases and presented their findings.
Additionally, the poster design competition and games like jigsaw puzzle, cross word and many more encouraged creativities as participants tackled topics such as phishing scams, sextortion, deepfakes, and password security.
The culmination of the event on September 27, started with the welcome speech by Tetso College director, Kvulo Lorin, followed by the key note address about the event by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Kohima director, L Lanuwabang.
Presentations by the finalists of the CyberLens competition, as well as a poster design showcase featuring the winning entries. The day also included expert-led sessions on pressing topics in cyber security. Cyber Forensic Analyst from NIELIT Kohima, Laishram Hemanta Singh, delivered an informative session on the dangers of deepfakes.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Chumoukedima, Ninoto Zhimomi, spoke about Phishing Scams. NIELIT Dimapur additional director, Daniel Meren, addressed the rising threat of sextortion, and NIELIT Kohima joint director, A. Morimenba Amer, provided insights on cyberbullying.
Additionally, principal forensic analyst from NIELIT Kohima, Atoshe Lohe, gave a detailed talk on cyber laws, offering participants a legal perspective on combating online crimes.
Participants also had the opportunity to engage in a cyber drill organized by NIELIT Kohima, which provided a hands-on demonstration of how to effectively respond to cyber threats. The week’s activities concluded with the prize distribution ceremony, recognizing the achievements of participants across various competitions. It concluded by the vote of thanks and closing benediction.