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        ‘23 yearbook &                                                                                                             Digital Shadows:



        Varsity jacket                                                                                                             A Cyber-Security Session



                                                                                                                                   by Dr. Rakshit Tandon



                                                                                                                                   By Sia Duggal (DP 1A)


                                                                                                                                   As  our  world  becomes  increasingly
                                                                                                                                   dependent on technology, the importance
                                                                                                                                   of  cyber  security  is  greater  than  ever
                                                                                                                                   before. At DPSI, we aim to equip ourselves
                                                                                                                                   with  essential  21st  century  skills  that
                                                                                                                                   ensure a safe, and equitable future.


                                                                                                                                   On October 21, 2022, DPSI had the privilege
                                                                                                                                   of hosting Dr. Rakshit Tandon, a renowned
                                                                                                                                   cyber security and training consultant for
                                                                                                                                   the UN Office of Drugs and Crime on Cyber-
                                                                                                                                   Enabled Trafficking. Dr. Tandon conducted
                                                                                                                                   a seminar aimed at enlightening students
                                                                                                                                   on  how  to  navigate  the  cybersecurity
                                                                                                                                   landscape and use the internet responsibly.








                                                                                                                                                                                           During the seminar, Dr. Tandon presented
                                                                                                                                                                                           intriguing cases to the students that
                                                                                                                                                                                           candidly depicted how people can be
                                                                                                                                                                                           deceived by strangers on online video game
                                                                                                                                                                                           servers. He also shared simple yet effective
                                                                                                                                                                                           techniques for creating passwords that are
                                                                                                                                                                                           difficult to crack and how to maintain a safe
                                                                                                                                                                                           internet presence. These insights left a
                                                                                                                                                                                           lasting impression on the attendees,
                                                                                                                                                                                           making the session truly memorable.











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