Yogi govt to provide cyber security training to Transport Corporation employees
Earlier this year, a foreign cyber hacker targeted the UPSRTC website in which data of several individuals were compromised. To prevent such incidents i future and equip employees and officials with the knowledge and tools to address cyber threats effectively, this workshop will be conducted.
New Delhi: The Yogi government in its efforts to establish a society free from fear and crime for the common people in Uttar Pradesh has now initiated extensive efforts towards strengthening cyber security. In this regard, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is organizing a two-day hybrid mode-based cyber security training program for their employees to protect the bus ticketing system from hackers and cyber fraud.
Notably, this training workshop is scheduled to take place from September 21 to 22 at the headquarters of the UPSRTC and will be conducted by Innovader Infotech Private Limited, the executing agency for UPDESCO.
It is worth mentioning that various government and private institutions in the state are actively engaged in conducting comprehensive cyber security audits to assess the level of cyber security and provide the right direction.
Workshop will be an important link in the direction of cybersecurity
Earlier this year, a foreign cyber hacker targeted the UPSRTC website in which data of several individuals were compromised. To prevent such incidents i future and equip employees and officials with the knowledge and tools to address cyber threats effectively, this workshop will be conducted.
It will focus on various techniques that can be used to prevent hacking and restore data.
While the workshop will be held at the UPSRTC headquarters, officials from all districts of the state will also be able to participate through video conferencing.
Apart from cybersecurity, this workshop will also provide information about the operation of all IT infrastructure applications and online portals under the ticketing system.