Noida : In today’s digital age, cyber threats have emerged as one of the biggest challenges to personal and national security. To address this growing concern, an online meeting on Cyber Crime Awareness and Security was held with Assistant Director General of Police (Cyber Crime), Dr. G.K. Goswami, IPS as the keynote speaker.
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Data – The New Treasure of the Digital Era
Dr. Goswami stressed that data is now more valuable than gold or money. Our phones have become a storehouse of personal and financial details, from bank accounts to passwords. If this information falls into the wrong hands through theft or hacking, it can lead to devastating losses, including an individual’s lifetime savings.He reminded participants that cyber criminals today are not just stealing money but also identity, privacy, and peace of mind.
Key takeaways from the discussion
The session encouraged thought-provoking conversations around critical questions:
Is cyber crime a bigger threat than traditional crime?
Should governments monitor personal data to curb cyber crime?
Should minors committing cyber offences be punished like adults?
Is social media fueling the rise of cyber crime?
Should schools and colleges integrate cyber security awareness into their curriculum?
Dr. Goswami provided detailed insights into each of these questions and called for collective efforts to strengthen cyber safety.
The Golden Rule: Protect Your Information
One of the strongest messages from the meeting was the importance of protecting personal information. Sharing every detail of our lives on social media might seem harmless, but it often becomes a tool for criminals. Many thefts and burglaries, he noted, have been linked to information people themselves post online.
The takeaway was clear: Think before you share
Community participation
The online session saw enthusiastic participation from community leaders and associations, including:
N.P. Singh, President, DDRWA
Surendra Nahate, President, MSME and his team
Sher Singh Bhati, Secretary General, DDRWA Federation
Members such as Sanjeev Kumar, Mahipal Singh, Sanjeev Rathore, Sawan Kumar, N.S. Chauhan, P.K. Singh, Saurav Singh, Manav Kalra, Girish Chauhan, Anil Thapa and others.
Their involvement highlighted the growing recognition that cyber security is not just a police responsibility but a shared duty of society.
This meeting was more than just an awareness drive
It was a reminder that in the digital world, safety begins with awareness. Protecting data, practicing caution online and educating the younger generation are the first steps toward building a cyber-safe society.