NIELIT Kohima-developed mobile App launched at G-20 meet

An interactive multilingual cyber security educational mobile App called ‘Initiative for cyber secure aware society’ (ICSAS), developed by NIELIT Kohima was launched during the G-20 digital economy working group meet in Bengaluru

DIMAPUR — An interactive multilingual cyber security educational mobile App called ‘Initiative for cyber secure aware society’ (ICSAS), developed by NIELIT Kohima was launched during the G-20 digital economy working group meet in Bengaluru. The initiative was supported by R&D cyber security division of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Government of India.

Alkesh Kr. Sharma, secretary of MeitY, launched the mobile App in the presence of dignitaries, delegates from G-20 nations, senior government officials, NIELIT director general and the director of NIELIT Kohima.

An update from NIELIT Kohima stated that the user-friendly app empowers citizens with comprehensive knowledge to protect themselves online and stay ahead of cyber threats. It added that the ICSAS app offers an array of features including videos, dos and don’ts, gamification elements to engage users in an immersive learning experience, assessments, quizzes, a ‘tip of the day’ section, posters, an AI-based face detection attendance marking system, cybercrime reporting and geolocation features that assist users in locating nearby police stations for lodging FIRs related to cyber incidents.

“This reinforces the significance of swift legal action in addressing cyber-related issues. Additionally, users can directly report cyber incidents through the app, ensuring timely responses and actions against cyber threats. This reporting mechanism provides a channel for individuals to contribute to the collective effort in combating cybercrime,” it said.

It mentioned that the app is currently available in multiple languages, 14 Naga languages, Hindi, English, Mizo, Nepali, and 7 international languages such as Spanish, French, German, Russian, Mandarin-Chinese, Basha-Indonesian, and Arabic.

It planned to gradually add more Indian and foreign languages in ensuring broader accessibility.

The report stated that the launch of the ICSAS app underscored the government’s steadfast commitment to creating a cyber-secure society through education and awareness.

As cyber threats continually evolve and impact individuals, organisations and governments, it stated that increasing public awareness becomes of paramount importance in establishing a resilient digital ecosystem.

By equipping citizens with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate the digital landscape safely, it stated that the ICSAS app empowers users to actively participate in mitigating cyber risks and contributing to a more secure online environment.

“In a time where technology pervades every facet of our lives, initiatives like ICSAS function not only as a protective shield against cyber threats but also as catalysts for responsible digital citizenship. As citizens become more digitally literate and aware, this collective effort contributes to fostering a safer and more secure digital world for everyone,” it added.

It further informed that the app could be downloaded free of cost from the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nielitkma.icsas.

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