Bengaluru is witnessing an increase in cybercrimes these days with victims losing hefty amounts to complex cyber frauds. To help citizens fight cybercrimes, the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) in association with corporates, industry associations and educational institutions, has established CopConnect cafes. Three such CopConnect cafes are set-up in the city at Rotary Bangalore Udyog, Peenya, AMC Engineering College, Bannerghatta Road Campus in association with Zscaler and Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management, Kanakapura Road in association with Zscaler.

These CopConnect cafes serve as a vital resource for both the local community and thousands of employees from nearby industries. Such a facility provides a safe space for individuals to seek guidance and support regarding cyber security. The availability of ‘Hacked or not kiosk’ (HONK) tool at the café provides a report on data breaches from smart devices without being intrusive and alert on banned apps present in the phone. 600 of Faculty members and students have been trained as cybercrime first responders, significantly contributing to a safer learning environment and a safe campus.

In addition to these initiatives, ISAC has successfully trained close to 75 Cyber Crime Intervention Officers (CCIOs) in and around Electronics City. This training enhances the area’s capacity to respond to cyber threats, ensuring that both organizations and individuals are better prepared to tackle cybercrimes.

For more information on CopConnect Cafes, please contact Mr. Vinay Chandra: (E): vinaychandra@isacfoundation.org (M): +91-9731746616 (W): https://isacfoundation.org/