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School cyber awareness
A school session and student reflections on cyber awareness.
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A strong focus of his work is improving cyber hygiene among people aged 10 to 50+. Over two decades, his outreach has engaged more than 80 lakh young people across India.
Schools and colleges regularly invite him to deliver cyber security and hygiene sessions through Safe Surfing. He was also a key contributor to UNICEF’s study “Child Online Protection in India.”
He has supported the establishment of cyber cells within state police departments, trained personnel in cybercrime investigation and assisted with serious criminal cases. An honorary member of the Indian Police Foundation, he also mentors and coordinates cyber security internship programmes.
Safe Surfing
Cyber Security & Hygiene sessions for schools and colleges are confirmed in the profile. Individual school names, session dates and student event photographs have not been supplied.
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Gurugram Police Cyber Security Summer Internship
One of Dr. Tandon's continuing initiatives is his association with the Gurugram Police Cyber Security Summer Internship (GPCSSI).
His involvement with the programme dates back to 2013.
The programme has developed into a major youth-focused cybersecurity initiative, bringing together students and emerging professionals to gain exposure to cybersecurity, cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, cyber law and practical security challenges.
GPCSSI 2026
The 13th edition of GPCSSI was conducted in June 2026 in collaboration with Gurugram Police and DAV Public School, Sector 49, Gurugram.
Dr. Tandon served as a mentor and played an active role in guiding participants through the programme.
The 2026 edition brought together Cyber Warriors and Cyber Ambassadors and included exposure to areas such as:
- Digital Forensics
- Cybercrime Investigation
- OSINT
- Threat Intelligence
- Cyber Law
- Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Malware and emerging cyber threats
The programme concluded with participants presenting projects addressing real-world cybersecurity challenges.
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Cybersecurity Education & Youth Development
Dr. Tandon has spent much of his career working with young people and educators.
His earlier outreach records documented engagement with more than 45.50 lakh children through schools and colleges.
His public-awareness work has included programmes for:
- Students
- Teachers
- Parents
- School leaders
- College students
- Young cybersecurity professionals
His sessions focus on making cybersecurity understandable through practical examples and real-world scenarios.
Topics include:
- Cybercrime awareness
- Online fraud
- Social media safety
- Cyberbullying
- Privacy
- Digital footprints
- Child online protection
- Responsible internet use
- Phishing
- Identity theft
- Safe digital behaviour
His ability to communicate complex subjects in simple language has remained a defining feature of his public-awareness work.
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Public Awareness & Cyber Safety Campaigns
Dr. Tandon has worked with industry associations, technology companies, police departments, educational institutions and NGOs to promote responsible digital behaviour.
His earlier campaigns and initiatives have included collaborations with:
- Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)
- NIXI
- Opera
- Intel India
- FICCI FLO
- EDUCOMP
- Telenor WebWise
- AIWEFA
- Police departments and educational institutions
These programmes have addressed online safety, child protection, cybercrime prevention, digital responsibility and safe internet use.
Student awareness in action
Rakshit Tandon engaging with students during a learning session
Rakshit Tandon addressing students in an auditorium
Rakshit Tandon with students and educators at a school awareness session
Rakshit Tandon interacting with students during an awareness session
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Digital learning in a rural school
A short clip from a cyber awareness session at a rural school.
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