The United Service Institution of India was founded in 1870 by a soldier scholar, Colonel (later Major General) Sir Charles MacGregor. The story of its growth is the story of the growth of the Indian Armed Forces. It was founded for ‘furtherance of interest and knowledge in the art, science and literature of the Defence Services.’
Continuing with its cybersecurity awareness initiative, Centre for Emerging Technologies for Atma Nirbhar Bharat (CETANB), USI of India, in collaboration with CyberPeace Foundation, successfully conducted “Cyber First Responder Program” - a Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop on 28 August 2025, in Hybrid Mode, at Udhampur, Ferozepur, and New Delhi.
Over 800 Officers, Staff, and Cadets from:
actively participated in this impactful session to build awareness on the latest cyber threats, online safety, and digital hygiene.
From phishing attacks to digital identity protection — the workshop empowered NCC Cadets with essential cyber defence knowledge to stay safe in an increasingly digital world.
Event schedule was:
Opening Remarks: Col Vivek Nautiyal (Retd), Senior Research Fellow, CETANB, USI
Workshop Session: Mr Tushar Sharma, Cyber Expert, Lawyer (Cyber)
Closing Remarks: Col Vivek Nautiyal (Retd), Senior Research Fellow, CETANB, USI
The event was conducted by the blessings of Maj Gen BK Sharma, AVSM, SM** (Retd), Director General USI of India, under the guidance of Maj Gen (Dr) Pawan Anand, AVSM (Retd), Director CETANB, USI and Brig (Dr) Vivek Verma (Retd), Senior Research Fellow, CETANB, USI and supported by Maj Vineet Kumar, Founder CyberPeace Foundation and Lt Col Arvind Hansraj, Lt Cdr Seema Gupta & Mr Ankan Roy of CyberPeace Foundation.
Grateful to Col Amit Bhardwaj, CO 7 J&K Bn NCC Kupwara, Lt Col Sheldon, AO 7 J&K Bn NCC Kupwara, Col CS Sharma, CO 13 Punjab Bn NCC Ferozepur and staff of respective NCC Bns for wonderfully organising the events at their respective locations, and a shoutout to the NCC cadets for their enthusiastic participation.
Stay Alert. Stay Safe. Stay Cyber Aware!
Opening Address Col Vivek Nautiyal 28 Aug 2025 Cyber First Responder Program for 7 J&K NCC Bn and 13 Punjab NCC Bn
Opening Address 13 Punjab NCC Bn Ferozepur
Workshop Mr Tushar Sharma Cyber Expert, Lawyer (Cyber) 13 Punjab NCC Bn Ferozepur
Workshop 7 J&K NCC Bn Kupwara
Closing Address Col Vivek Nautiyal 28 Aug 2025 Cyber First Responder Program for 7 J&K NCC Bn and 13 Punjab NCC Bn
Closing Address