Meri Digital Suraksha
Meri Digital Suraksha is a joint cyber security awareness initiative by DSCI and Optiv for senior citizens to help them navigate the digital world with confidence.
As digital services have become part of everyday life, this generation has rapidly embraced smartphones, UPI, online banking and social media, especially since the pandemic. As our digital lives grow, so does the need to use technology safely, confidently and responsibly. Building awareness around everyday digital habits and best practices can help senior citizens stay secure and enjoy the benefits of the digital world with greater confidence and peace of mind.
Meri Digital Suraksha provides practical guidance and easy-to-follow best practices to help build lasting cyber hygiene habits for everyday digital life.
The programme combines in-person community awareness sessions and virtual webinars, covering key areas including Digital Payment Safety, Email Security, Social Media Safety, Deepfakes & AI-Based Scams, Privacy Protection, Cybercrime Redressal, Device & Account Hygiene, and Family & Community Habits.
Programme Objectives
01
Build stronger digital safety habits through simple, practical best practices.
02
Understand common cyber risks and know what to look out for when using digital services.
03
Recognise and avoid cyber scams by learning practical steps to stay safe.
04
Use every day digital tools with confidence, including smartphones, payment apps, social media and email.
05
Know what to do if something goes wrong, including how and where to report a cybercrime.
Key Areas Covered
Digital Payments & Banking Safety
Simple and safe ways to use UPI, online banking and digital payments to protect your financial details and spot suspicious transactions.
Email Security
Basic email safety practices, phishing, smishing, suspicious links, and attachment awareness.
App Security
Safe download and use of mobile apps, manage app permissions, and avoiding apps or files from untrusted sources.
Social Media Safety
Safe social media usage, privacy settings, cyber impersonation, social engineering, and fraudulent interactions on platforms.
Deepfakes & AI-Based Scams
Awareness of AI-generated scams, fake audio/video content, misinformation, disinformation, fake websites, and manipulated identities.
Privacy Protection
Best practices for personal data protection, safe sharing of information, identity protection, and understanding digital footprints.
Cybercrime Redressal
Awareness of reporting channels, complaint procedures, available helplines, and practical steps to take after a suspected incident.
Delivery Modes
In-Person Awareness Sessions
Webinars
Digital Media Dissemination
Awareness Guide
A comprehensive Cyber Safety Guide covering everything in this programme, brought together in one simple, easy-to-read booklet you can keep handy at home.
Operational Office – 4th Floor, NASSCOM Campus, Plot No. 7-10, Sector 126, Noida, UP -201303
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