Tue Dec 24 03:39:18 UTC 2024: ## UGC Releases Cybersecurity Handbook for Higher Education Institutions
**New Delhi, [Date]** – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a comprehensive cybersecurity handbook aimed at bolstering digital security across India’s higher education institutions. The handbook, titled “Handbook on Basics of Cyber Hygiene for Higher Education Institutions,” is freely available on the UGC website ([https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/A Handbook on Basics of Cyber Hygiene/index.html#p=l](https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/A Handbook on Basics of Cyber Hygiene/index.html#p=l)).
The initiative underscores the UGC’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity frameworks within universities and colleges. The handbook provides faculty, students, and non-teaching staff with essential knowledge and best practices to promote a safer digital environment. The UGC urges all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to encourage their members to utilize this resource, emphasizing its role in creating a secure academic ecosystem and protecting digital assets.
This move comes amidst a growing need for cybersecurity expertise in India. The digital revolution has increased the demand for cybersecurity professionals across various sectors, leading to the introduction of cybersecurity courses in several prominent institutions, including several IITs and Delhi University’s School of Open Learning. The UGC handbook serves as a vital tool in addressing this growing need for digital literacy and security awareness within the academic community.
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