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PayU India Innovations Private Limited, the payments and fintech arm of Prosus—a global consumer internet group and one of the world’s largest technology investors—has joined hands with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) to champion the cause of cybersecurity awareness and education among the youth.
As India’s foremost industry body on data protection, DSCI is committed to building a secure, resilient, and trusted digital environment by driving excellence through best practices, policy advocacy, and impactful initiatives in cybersecurity and privacy. Through this strategic collaboration, PayU India Innovations Private Ltd. and DSCI are embarking on a mission to educate school children about the critical importance of cybersecurity.
DSCI’s deep-rooted expertise in cybersecurity and privacy, the program aims to simplify the complexities of the digital world and highlight its vast opportunities. It aspires to empower young minds with the awareness and tools needed to navigate the internet safely and confidently.
Central to this initiative is a dynamic three-day certification program featuring interactive workshops, hands-on sessions, and engaging activities. Carefully curated to resonate with students, the program is designed to impart foundational cybersecurity knowledge—equipping them to identify, prevent, and respond to potential cyber risks effectively.
So far, the initiative has reached 450 beneficiaries across regions such as Doddaballapura, Arallumalige, and Konnaghatta, in Bengaluru, Karnataka reflecting its growing footprint and impact at the grassroots level.
Beyond just raising awareness, this initiative envisions shaping future leaders in cybersecurity. PayU India Innovations Private Limited and DSCI are committed to nurturing a culture of digital responsibility, inspiring young participants to become champions of a safer cyberspace. By investing in these young changemakers today, the partnership aspires to contribute meaningfully to a secure and empowered digital ecosystem for tomorrow.
