Kaveri College students interacting with school students during a Cyber Awareness Session.

Promoting Cyber Safety Through Student Awareness

Pune | 28 July 2026

A Cyber Awareness Session was successfully organized at Pawar Public School, Nanded City, with the valuable support of Quick Heal Foundation and the active participation of students from Kaveri College. The session was organized with the objective of creating awareness among school students about the importance of cyber safety and responsible digital behaviour in today’s technology-driven world.

With the rapid growth of smartphones, social media, online learning, digital payments, gaming platforms, and other internet-based services, students are increasingly becoming part of the digital environment. While technology provides numerous opportunities for learning, communication, and entertainment, it also comes with several risks. The session focused on helping students understand these risks and encouraging them to use digital platforms safely and responsibly.

The awareness session covered several important topics related to cyber security. Students were introduced to common online scams, phishing attempts, suspicious messages, fake links, fraudulent websites, and other forms of cyber threats. They were also made aware of the importance of protecting personal information such as passwords, phone numbers, photographs, school details, and other private data while using online platforms.

Special emphasis was given to maintaining privacy and creating strong online security habits. Students were encouraged to use strong and unique passwords, avoid sharing confidential information with unknown people, think carefully before clicking on unfamiliar links, and verify information before trusting or forwarding it. The importance of keeping accounts secure and being cautious while interacting with strangers online was also discussed.

The session used simple explanations and practical examples so that students could easily understand how cyber threats can occur in everyday situations. Real-life examples helped students recognize warning signs and understand how small mistakes online can sometimes lead to serious problems. The interactive approach encouraged students to participate, ask questions, and share their experiences and understanding of online safety.

The awareness session was conducted by Sakshi and Suruchi, who explained various aspects of cyber safety in an easy and student-friendly manner. Their efforts helped make the session informative, interactive, and meaningful for the participants.

The active participation of students from Kaveri College added value to the initiative and reflected the importance of spreading awareness about cyber security within the community. Such sessions play an important role in developing responsible digital citizens and creating a safer online environment for everyone.

The session concluded with an important message: cyber safety is not only the responsibility of technology companies or security professionals; every internet user has a role to play. By staying alert, protecting personal information, verifying suspicious content, and following basic security practices, students can significantly reduce the risk of becoming victims of online fraud and cyber threats.

Overall, the Cyber Awareness Session at Pawar Public School, Nanded City, was a valuable initiative that combined awareness, practical learning, and active student participation. It encouraged students to become more careful, informed, and responsible users of the digital world.