NCCF Hosts Cybersecurity Training for Cooperatives Ahead of IYC 2025
The National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) held a cybersecurity training session this week in India as part of preparations for the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025. Organised under the Ministry of Cooperation, the session aimed to equip cooperative officials with the tools to combat rising cyber threats, ensure cyber hygiene, and enhance digital safety. The training focused on Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Swachhata (Cyber Cleanliness), teaching cooperative officials how to protect sensitive data, recognise scams, and adopt safer digital practices. According to NCCF sources, the program covered topics such as: Cyber hygiene measures such as software updates and creating secure passwords. Data protection protocols. Phishing and scam awareness. The Ministry of Cooperation, which guided the training, praised the effort as a key milestone in securing cooperative systems and boosting digital literacy. “Cyber awareness is the foundation of secure cooperative growth in the digital age,” said an NCCF spokesperson. The initiative aligns with India’s broader digital goals, ensuring that even grassroots cooperative institutions are protected from cybercrime threats. Experts from cybersecurity teams and cooperative boards jointly facilitated the program. Advice Key Highlights: In front of IYC 2025, NCCF began offering cyber training. Aim: Strengthen cyber safety across India’s cooperatives. The Ministry of Cooperation supports the initiative. Cyber Safety Advice: Use strong, unique passwords for official systems. All cooperative accounts should have two-factor authentication enabled. Never open dubious attachments or URLs. Report any suspicious activity to cybercrime.gov.in.