As part of the Cyber Scouts Program, Cyber Scout Shafqat Waqas, serving as In-charge IT, Punjab Police, conducted a cyber security awareness session for Computer Operators in Rahim Yar Khan.
The session focused on protecting official police systems and sensitive operational data, supporting the program’s objective of strengthening cyber awareness within government departments.
Purpose
The session aimed to enhance the cyber hygiene practices of Computer Operators, improve their ability to secure police systems, and reduce vulnerabilities associated with data handling and routine digital operations.
Key Topics Covered
Participants received practical guidance on:
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Safe use of police systems, devices, and official user accounts
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Identifying suspicious links, attachments, and phishing attempts
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Password hygiene and secure login practices
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Protecting FIR data, case records, and operational information
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Risks of unauthorized software and unsafe USB or external devices
Impact
The session strengthened the cyber readiness of computer operators across the district, improving their ability to safeguard official data and maintain secure digital operations within police stations.
The initiative highlighted how Cyber Scouts within Punjab Police are actively contributing to internal capacity building and reinforcing strong information protection practices at the departmental level.
