As part of the ‘Cyber Secure Kids’ initiative, Beaconhouse School System and Beaconhouse International College in Islamabad recently hosted a major cybersecurity awareness session. The session focused on giving young learners a clear look at real-world online risks and how to navigate them safely. Rather than just technical talk, the session covered the things students do every day like gaming, using social media, and browsing the web and showed them how to handle these spaces responsibly.
By bringing these lessons to both the school and college levels, the CSOP (CSR mission of CS Zone Pvt. Limited) has helped tudents build the confidence and habits they need for a safer digital life.
Purpose of the Session
The purpose of the session was to empower school and college students with practical cyber safety knowledge. Students were guided on how to protect their digital identity, avoid risky online interactions, and recognize early warning signs of cyberbullying, scams, and harmful digital behavior.
The session aimed to build confidence among students to make safe and informed decisions online.
Topics Covered
The session covered essential cyber safety topics relevant to young users, including:
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Safe use of social media and messaging applications
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Identifying fake profiles, links, scams, and online traps
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Protecting personal photos, data, and digital privacy
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Understanding cyberbullying and responsible response methods
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Online gaming risks and safe play practices
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Building healthy and responsible digital habits
All topics were delivered using clear examples to ensure easy understanding for students of different age groups.
Impact and Outcomes
The session successfully strengthened online safety awareness among 450+ students, encouraging them to adopt safer digital habits. Participants gained practical knowledge to make informed decisions while using digital platforms for learning and communication.
Overall, the initiative reinforced the mission of Cyber Secure Kids by promoting responsible technology use and a safer digital culture within educational institutions.
