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McAfee’s Cybercrime Grant will support DSCI’s Cybersecurity education project for schools
NC News Network, November 18, 2009, 1130 hrs
McAfee recently announced its approval of a grant of INR 2.5 million to Data Security Council of India (DSCI) for cyber security education as part of the McAfee’s initiative ‘Fight Cybercrime’ aimed at closing critical gaps in the fight against cybercrime.
“In the current scenario when the threat landscape is growing more complex and cybercriminals are getting more organized in their efforts, it has become imperative to find new ways to generate awareness and educate computer users about the ways to protect their digital assets,” said Professor Howard A. Schmidt, Council Chair, McAfee Cybercrime Advisory Council.
“Education and awareness is the most important step in fighting cybercrime,” stated DSCI's CEO, Kamlesh Bajaj. “Even as we create best security practices for the industry, it is imperative for us to educate the student population in schools and colleges along with parents about cyber safety, cyber security, and data privacy.”
DSCI is a not-for-profit organization, headquartered in New Delhi, focusing on developing best practices and training in India on data security and data privacy. Through its Cybersecurity Awareness Initiatives, DSCI reaches out to a broad audience on a range of cyber security and cyber safety issues. This education project will cover computer users in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Pune and Bangalore.
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