IRDAI’s vide Ref No: IRDAI/GA&HR/CIR/MISC/189/09/2022 dated September 06, 2022 has issued a Circular requesting all Regulated Entities and Training institutes to prepare an “Annual Action Plan” for celebrating “ Cyber Jaagrookta (Awareness) Diwas (CJD) ” on first Wednesday of every month during the period at 11:00 am to 12:00 noon (tentatively).
Background
The Circular draws reference of D.O. letter No. 22003/15/2019-14C dated March 30, 2022 issued by Home Secretary, Government of India and communication from Department of Financial Services advising IRDAI to issue instructions to all entities for celebrating the “ Cyber Jaagrookta (Awareness) Diwas (CJD) ” on the first Wednesday of every month, commencing April, 2022 onwards with the objective to create awareness for prevention of cyber crimes.
Important directions/suggestions as specified in the letter issued by Home Secretary GOI are as follows:
- It is requested to observe ‘Cyber Jaagrookta (Awareness) Diwas (CJD)’ every month in all the offices, branches /sections, PSU’s etc. in the Ministry The objective is to create awareness for prevention of cyber crimes through workshops, seminars, interactive sessions, quiz competitions, best practices, case studies, creative sessions every month on the same day and at the same time.
- The letter also states certain basic protocols of Cyber Hygiene that may be highlighted during the CJD, some of the key protocols are as stated below: To shut down the computer To install and maintain up-to-date anti-virus on computer(s) or device, To keep internet browsers up-to-date To be alert on unusual computer activity or browser To utilise modern browser with features such as pop up blocker To change password frequently
- It is informed that special emphasis may be given on capacity building of the employees to deal with the challenges of cyber crimes.
- Topics to be covered in CJD are listed under following heads:
- Unit I – Cyber Crimes and safety
- Unit II – Concept and use of Cyber Hygiene in daily life
- Unit III – Introduction to Social Networks
- Unit IV – Electronic payments and Safeguards therein
- Any Cyber crimes shall be reported at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 (earlier 155260) for assistance.
- The letter also comprises of publicity material prepared by Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (14C) which may be utilised.
- List of suggested topics to be covered by various training Institutions/ Academics for imparting training to the trainee officers / officials are specified in the letter.
Source category: IRDAI
Attachments
- /2022/83_IRDAI_Circular_on_Cyber_Jagrookta_Diwas.pdf
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