A dedicated cyber security awareness seminar was conducted for students of the Vocational Training Institute (VTI), Bahawalpur. The session was independently facilitated by trained Cyber Scouts Natasha Malik and Sidra Arshad, highlighting the core purpose of the Cyber Scouts program.

This activity reflected the initiative’s focus on empowering young volunteers to educate their peers and communities on digital safety and responsible technology use.

Purpose

The seminar aimed to strengthen students’ understanding of safe digital practices while enabling Cyber Scouts to actively perform their role as community educators and digital safety ambassadors.

Topics Covered

Students received guidance on key cyber safety areas, including:

• Safe internet usage and identifying unsafe links

• Protecting personal information and securing online accounts

• Recognizing online harassment and understanding reporting mechanisms

• Responsible digital communication and ethical online behavior

Impact

The seminar improved students’ awareness of common online risks and encouraged the adoption of safer and more responsible digital habits. It also demonstrated the practical impact of Cyber Scout training, as Scouts successfully extended cyber security awareness at the grassroots level.