Education Meets Cybersecurity : Divya Tanwar’s Book Discussion on October 14 at IHC New Delhi
A book discussion on Cyber-Safe Classroom: Digital Literacy for Teachers, authored by Prof. Divya Tanwar, will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Chinar & Willow, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The programme will focus on the growing importance of cybersecurity awareness, digital literacy and child safety in today’s technology-driven educational environment.
Prof. Jasim Mohammad Chairman Centre for NaMo Studies will attend the event as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Ram Avtar Sharma and Mr. S. K. Singh will be the Guests of Honour. Prof. Divya Tanwar, the author of the book, will lead the discussion on the importance of equipping teachers and educational institutions with the knowledge and practical skills required to create safer digital learning environments.
Cyber-Safe Classroom is designed as a teacher’s handbook on digital literacy, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity, child safety, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the vision of Digital Bharat. It addresses the need to help teachers understand online risks, protect students from cyber threats and encourage responsible use of digital platforms in classrooms.
As digital technologies become increasingly integral to teaching and learning, educators face new challenges involving cyberbullying, online privacy, digital fraud and the protection of children’s personal information. The book seeks to equip teachers with practical knowledge to recognise such risks, promote safe online behaviour and foster a more secure and responsible digital learning culture.
The handbook also highlights the importance of integrating digital awareness into contemporary education, ensuring that technological progress goes hand in hand with student well-being, responsible citizenship and effective teaching practices.
### Author’s Contribution to Cybersecurity and Education
Prof. (Dr.) Divya Tanwar is an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity at K J Somaiya School of Education, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, and the Founder and Chairperson of Divey Foundation, established in 2013. She is an academic, author and social activist recognised for her work in women’s digital empowerment and nationwide cybersecurity awareness.
Through the foundation’s flagship initiative, D-Cyber Jagrukta, she has reportedly supported more than 100,000 underprivileged women and children across 18 states through free digital literacy, cybersecurity training and protection programmes. She has also conducted specialised training in cybersecurity, digital forensics and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) for more than 10,000 personnel from the Rapid Action Force (RAF), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and state police forces.
Dr. Divya Tanwar has authored more than 18 books on cybersecurity, women’s empowerment and mental health. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has received several national and international honours, including the Global Women Icon Award 2025 and the Rabindranath Tagore Award for Best Educator 2026, according to her author profile.
Her work combines contemporary cybersecurity knowledge with educational principles and the objectives of NEP 2020, with the aim of preparing teachers, students and communities for a safer digital future.
The discussion is expected to draw attention to the growing need for cybersecurity education at a time when students are increasingly exposed to online platforms, digital communication and emerging technologies. It will provide an opportunity to reflect on the responsibilities of teachers, parents and educational institutions in protecting young learners while enabling them to benefit from digital innovation.
