EdTech startup Lido Learning launches free cyber safety webinars for students in increasingly online world

Mumbai: The onset of the pandemic in March has led to more online activity in the last 3 months than India has ever seen. Most schools and universities have made large investments towards transitioning to online learning. Students of all ages are spending much more time online both for education and for recreation, and younger students are discovering the power of the internet as a learning tool. But with power comes responsibility, and students stepping into the digital world need to be aware of digital threats.

“The importance of cyber safety for students is paramount,” says Sahil Sheth, founder of Lido Learning, an edTech startup based in Mumbai. “Most of our students are under 14 years of age and spend more than 6 hours a day online. Hacking, phishing, and other scams have never been more prevalent than they are today, and are targeted towards younger students especially.”

“We want to stress to our students that the online community can be dangerous, and part of growing up is to learn how to spot danger and prevent it. We want our students to be curious and confident leaders, and the first step of that journey is to be strong against attacks.”

Lido Learning will discuss Cyber Safety with storyteller Usha Venkatraman on Sunday 13th June, as a first in a webinar series created to address important topics for students in the digital landscape. Tune in on YouTube Live or Facebook Live at 6 pm on Sunday, and learn the do’s and don’ts of the internet!

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: 6-7pm, Saturday, June 13th 2020 
Topic: Cyber Safety
Speaker: Usha Venkatraman