Abstract

In the present era we all are living in digital environment, where cyber safety and cyber security is much needed, as the threats of cyber-crimes, cyber-attacks has noticeably increased. Apparently technology is the backbone of present scenario and we can’t stay away of the technological gadgets and setup like E- commerce, mobile computing, cloud computing, big data science, artificial intelligence, digital transactions and so on, hence, in these references the knowledge of cyber safety and cyber security is to be considered as a prerequisite for survival in digital world. Cyber security refers to the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, devices and data from theft, damage, disruption or misuse and unauthorized access. Cyber security aims to prevent or mitigate these threats by employing the combination of technical, procedural and administrative help. According to a report, India emerges as a prime target for threat actors. The education sector is a prime target for cyber-attacks due to a combination of exclusive data, lack of cyber risk awareness, lack of technical expertise, financial limitations and widespread vulnerabilities. Hence there is a need of raising awareness of cyber safety and security among common people and netizens.