Event: CYBERNOVA 2026 - Cyber Awareness Month: "Cyber Awareness Canva"

Theme: Creating a Safer Digital Future

Date: 23/09/2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Mode: Online

Organised by: Department of Cyber Security, School of Applied Sciences, in association with the COMET Club

Resource person: Mr. Tushar Pradeep, Associate Trainee, CTS, Chennai (alumnus, 2023-2026)

Participants: Students of SRMIST (F-LABS)

Summary of the event

The Department of Cyber Security, in association with the COMET Club, organized "CYBERNOVA 2026 - Cyber Awareness Month: Cyber Awareness Canva" on 23 September 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM in online mode. The programme was conducted on the theme "Creating a Safer Digital Future" and focused on communicating essential cybersecurity practices in a simple, visual, and student-friendly manner, using a Cyber Awareness Canva as the central resource.

Mr. Tushar Pradeep, Associate Trainee, CTS, Chennai, an alumnus (2023-2026), served as the Resource Person. The event helped students understand everyday cyber risks and strengthen responsible digital behaviour through practical awareness points.

Key highlights

• Awareness on strong and secure passwords.
• Safe browsing practices and caution while handling suspicious links and unknown emails.
• Importance of using secure Wi-Fi and network connections.
• Regular software and device updates to address security vulnerabilities.
• Protection of personal information such as address, phone number, and passwords.
• Responsible social-media sharing and thinking before posting.

Key takeaways

• Cybersecurity begins with everyday digital habits and responsible online behaviour.
• Strong, unique passwords reduce the risk of unauthorized account access.
• Suspicious links, unknown emails, and unsafe online interactions should be treated cautiously.
• Secure network connections matter when accessing sensitive information.
• Regular software and device updates help address known security vulnerabilities.
• Personal information should be shared only when necessary and with appropriate caution.