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Geeks Take Charge of CyRaksha, Showcase Next-Generation Hardware Hacking
Kolkata, July 15, 2023:
The students of the Indian School of Ethical Hacking launched the first Cyber Security Club of Kolkata on World Youth Skills Day. This club will be run by geek students of Kolkata and the industry veterans will mentor them.
Kalyan Mukhopadhyay, Additional CP, Special Branch; Sanjay Kumar Das, Joint Secretary, IT&E and State Information Security Officer, West Bengal; Debashis Sen, Managing Director, HIDCO, and Nirupam Chaudhuri, Regional Head, NASSCOM graced the event and addressed them as speakers.
The main attraction of the event was the demo session on next-generation hacking – hardware hacking, conducted by the student members of the cyber club.
Anubhab Mukherjee, an ethical hacker, showcased the ease with which RFID/NFC cards can be hacked. As a solution, he recommended utilizing an RFID-proof wallet or wrapping the cards with foil paper to enhance their security.
World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on July 15th to raise awareness about the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and enhanced productivity.
This day recognizes the challenges faced by youth worldwide in terms of unemployment, underemployment, and the lack of access to quality education and training.
CyRaksha has unveiled its mission to empower and nurture cyber security enthusiasts in society by providing a platform for talented individuals to showcase their skills, the club aims to create role models for young people. They will also emphasize the importance of digital hygiene in schools, bridge the skill gap between students, connect industry mentors with aspiring talents, guide them through changing technologies, impart ethics, and provide access to expensive equipment.
This initiative promotes social inclusion, entrepreneurial mindsets, and self-employment. As World Youth Skills Day approaches, Cyber Club Kolkata highlights the significance of youth skills development in building a sustainable and prosperous future.
