Cyber Champions

iExplore Foundation - Cyber Champions

Introduction

"Creating Responsible Digital Citizens for Tomorrow."

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, students have unprecedented access to knowledge, communication, and collaboration. However, this connectivity also comes with risks such as cyberbullying, identity theft, misinformation, and online scams. Recognizing the urgent need for cyber safety education, the iExplore Foundation launched the Cyber Champions Program, an initiative designed to equip students with essential cybersecurity awareness, ethical digital practices, and legal literacy.

Preamble

Being in a digitally connected world where everything is on the Internet, one of the most difficult tasks for the governments, organisations and individuals have become assuring the safety of our data. Malware attacks and phishing are rising every moment attacking individuals as well as organisations. India’s cyberspace is increasing in size and variety every day that India must educate and engage the younger as well as the adult generation in protecting themselves and their organisations.

We believe in engaging the youth in technology development and deployment while individualising their experience and enhancing their knowledge. The only way to advance the quality of life is sharing and caring and collaborating.

IEXPLORE

Cyber Champions

We are happy to initiate Mega Cyber Awareness program "Cyber Champions" to empower the youth on cyber safety. We are planning to conduct this program in Tamil, English and Malayalam to cover a minimum of 10 Lakh students in the phase 1 (1 year). We have a plan to extend the program to wider audience to reach pan India and increase the modules.

We actively collaborate with:

  • Tamil Nadu Department of IT & Digital Services
  • Tamil Nadu School Education Department
  • NITI Aayog, CBSE, World Bank
  • Leading national & global cyber safety bodies

Our Cyber Champions Program is curated with expertise from: CERT-In, DSCI, MeitY, Intel, and other leading organizations.

Why this program is needed?

83% of children aged 10–14 use smartphones.

Risks: Cyberbullying | Online Grooming | Scams | Inappropriate Content

History

The program was ideated in 2023to launch a platform to educate and train young children in schools tobecome aware on cybercrimes and how to take right actions against it. Experts were identified to create the learning materials which was certified by CERTin, Government of India. The videos were created in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam and English along with the Learning Management System. The videos and LMS were launched online on 1st July 2023 and the Telugu and Marathi versions were taken to the schools in Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai respectively. 

In Tamilnadu, officially launched on August 22, 2024, by Rotary International District 3201 Governor, Rtn. AKS Adv. N Sundaravadivelu, and Mr. V. Badrinarayanan IPS, SP - Anti-Terrorist Squad, Coimbatore, this program is actively being implemented in schools and colleges across Tamilnadu. In collaboration with Rotary Clubs, law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity experts, and technology institutions, we aim to create a digitally responsible generation.

Impact and Reach

With strong partnerships and corporate support, the Cyber Champions Program aims to:

  • Reach 100,000+ students in schools and colleges across India.
  • Impact 500+ educational institutions.
  • Educate 10,000+ parents and educators.
  • Expand across 50+ districts in multiple states.

By collaborating with corporate partners, we can scale this initiative nationally, integrate more schools, and create a generation of cyber-aware, responsible digital citizens.We invite corporate organizations to support this initiative as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. Together, we can expand the program’s reach, protect young digital citizens, and foster a cyber-safe future.

Cyber Champions

Topics Covered (in phase 1)

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Internet Safety and Digital Footprint
  • Passwords and Authentication
  • Cyberbullying and Online Harassment
  • Phishing and Online Scams- Safe Online Shopping
  • Malware, Viruses, and Safe Downloads - Data Privacy and Protection
  • Digital Well-being and Screen Time Management
  • Safe Online Communication- Gaming and Online Communities
  • Identity Theft and Online Impersonation- Social Media Safety
  • Ethical Hacking and Cyber Ethics
  • Cyber Laws and Regulations
  • Emerging Technologies and Future Cyber Threats
  • Current Trending Scams – Online Product Frauds & Social Media Financial Scams
  • Photo Mapping Scams – WhatsApp Blackmail & Digital Privacy Risks
  • Cybercrime Awareness – Official Portals, Toll-Free Numbers & Digital Identity Protection

Cyber Champions

Outcomes Expected

  • After successful completion of this course the student will be able to
  • Understand the basics of cyberspace and issues
  • Identify the cyber attacks in various forms
  • Create cyber awareness to their facmily, friends and neighbours
  • Take right actions in case of cyber attack

Cyber Champions

Methodology

  1. Videos on the topics mentioned will be created and uploaded in a Learning Management System
  2. The videos will be provided to the schools after initial discussions and a faculty member will be identified as mentor for the program
  3. Students will be given access to the learning materials through mobile and web apps through individual login.
  4. Once they complete a module, and the accompanying quiz, the score will be intimated to the student and the mentor
  5. All the modules are to be completed to receive the certificate of completion and the Cyber Champion badge.
  6. Selected students will be assigned as ambassadors to broadcast the benefits of the course to their family, friends and the village authorities.
  7. All the ambassadors will be included in the Cyber Club to be created in the school and the impact will be measured through regular meetings .
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Cyber Champions

Implementing team

Ramalatha Marimuthu

Director, iExplore Foundation

Navaneethakrishnan R

Director, iExplore Foundation

Selvarani M

(Strategic Lead - Cyber Champion Program) Senior Lead Consultant, Bosch

Expertise

The program is a team work and we will be having clear responsibilities of the partners. We have the following experts who are involved in preparing the knowledge base for the videos.

  1. Divyanshu Verma, CEO, Redinent Innovations
  2. M. Sunitha, Professor, Coordinator CSE (Cyber Security), Dept of Emerging Technologies, CVR college of Engineering, Hyderabad.
  3. Ch V S Satyamurty, Associate Professor, IT dept, CVR college of Engineering, Hyderabad.
  4. Lenin Raja, Founder and CEO, EMCTTC

Cyber Champions

About the Cyber Video

The Cyber Video is a presentation-style educational video that introduces cybersecurity to school students. The video is designed to be easily understandable and engaging, with various modules covering different topics related to cyber security.

Each module of the Cyber Video covers a specific topic, providing a brief overview of the essential concepts in cyber security. The video covers topics such as Internet Safety and Digital Footprint, phishing, malware, and Cyber Laws and Regulations. The video is an excellent resource for students who are just starting to learn about cyber security and want to understand the basics.

One of the advantages of the Cyber Video is its ability to explain complex concepts in an easily digestible manner. The video uses simple language and clear visuals to help students understand the importance of cyber security and the risks associated with online activities. The video is also interactive, allowing students to ask questions and get answers in real-time.

In conclusion, the Cyber Video is an excellent resource for school students who want to learn about cyber security. The video provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts in cyber security and uses engaging visuals and interactive features to keep students engaged. By watching the Cyber Video, students will have a better understanding of the importance of cyber security and the steps they can take to stay safe online.

Teams

  • CC Comm
  • CC Aware
  • CC Event
  • CC Build
  • CC Resolve

Program Features

  • 15 gamified cyber safety video lessons
  • Quizzes & auto-assessment system
  • Cyber Champion certificates
  • Cyber Shield for Institutions
  • Cyber Champion Club formation & 1-year handholding
  • Awareness posters & campus-ready materials
  • Assistance for on-campus awareness sessions
  • Branding opportunity for sponsoring partners

What Institutions Get

  1. 15 engaging lessons
  2. Certificates for students
  3. Posters, guides, and resources
  4. Cyber Champion Club
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