University Grants Commission organises a webinar on “Cyber security empowerment of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)”

Why in news?

• The Government of India has launched a 75-week long campaign Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav; to celebrate the achievements of the country and its people.
• The University Grants Commission (UGC) as part of this campaign is conducting a series of activities beginning with a sensitisation webinar on “Cyber security Empowerment of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)”an effort towards making cyber security more accessible, available, and adaptable for HEIs.

About the webinar

• The webinar discussed pertinent issues of cyber security with prioritizing its impact on HEIs and the necessary. The Webinar was the first step towards Cyber security empowerment of HEIs and provided an opportunity for sensitization and awareness on cyber security.