The Goa Police Hackathon 2025 concluded with a grand award ceremony, honoring student teams for developing innovative AI- and tech-driven solutions to enhance policing and public safety in Goa.
Tag: cybersecurity
SVVM College and Ponda Police Host Cyber Safety Awareness Session to Empower Digital Citizens
In a collaborative initiative, SVVM College, Bori-Ponda, and the Ponda Police Department conducted a Cyber Safety Awareness Session on 13th October 2025. The session educated students on cyber threats, digital safety practices, and the IT Act, aiming to promote responsible and vigilant online behavior.
GTDC Signs MoU with NFSU to Host Cyber Commando Training at Farmagudi Residency
The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has signed an MoU with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) to host Cyber Commando Training at Farmagudi Residency, marking a key collaboration that blends national security training with Goa’s tourism infrastructure.
Department of Telecom Hosts West Zone Security Conference 2025 in Goa
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, organized the annual Zonal Security Conference for the West Zone at Cavelossim, South Goa on 3rd September 2025. Themed “Sashakt Sanchar, Abhinav Suraksha”, the event focused on strengthening telecom security and addressing emerging cyber threats. Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), emphasized citizen participation in telecom fraud prevention and highlighted the role of the Sanchar Saathi portal in empowering users. Over 100 representatives from central law enforcement agencies, LSAs, financial institutions, and telecom providers attended.
Tibetans Countered Chinese Cyberattacks with Buddhist Wisdom and Cybersecurity Innovation
Tibetan software engineer Lobsang Gyatso Sither revealed how the Tibetan exile community countered Chinese cyber espionage using Buddhist teachings like non-attachment, technical collaboration with Citizen Lab, and grassroots digital awareness campaigns. Speaking at MOG Sundays, Museum of Goa, Sither traced the evolution of Tibet’s cyber defences from GhostNet revelations to founding TibCERT.
