Research

Other Areas

Title :

CyberMitra

Area of research :

Other Areas

Focus area :

Security

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Thejaswini M, Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIT) Bhagalpur, Bihar (813210)

Timeline Start Year :

2024

Timeline End Year :

2025

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

The "CyberMitra" project aims to provide children with interactive and fun-filled cyber security education and awareness software application. The project aims to educate children on cyber technology, teach them how to react to hacking, develop awareness, and develop countermeasures. The project will involve interactive videos and games, with the interactive video containing cartoons, drawings, stories, and narrations. The game will help children practice cyber-related issues and develop their understanding of cyber ethics. The project will be promoted and delivered in schools in the target district, with English and Hindi languages employed for project activities. The project will cover a wide range of cyber issues, including safe internet surfing, safe online games, social media, and networks. The project will be designed and implemented by the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhagalpur, with a focus on computer science, electronics, mechatronics, and mathematics departments. The project will be monitored, evaluated, and learned through discussions, quizzes, and feedback. The project can be used either formally or informally in schools to educate students in cyber security.

Total Budget (INR):

4,80,000

Organizations involved