Ranchi: US consulate, Kolkata, arranging daylong training for micro, small and medium-sized companies (MSMEs) to avoid cyber fraud.
In a statement, the consulate said training was held in a city hotel in collaboration with the MSME Development Institute (MSME-DI) Ranchi and the Advanced Computing Center (C-DAC) Center.
As many as 35 MSME representatives attended the workshop.
“By growing digitization globally, the more businesses gradually shift to the digital platform.
There has been an increase in Cybercrime which together.
Cyber attacks through malware, phishing, ransomware has become ordinary.
According to a survey by Kaspersky, around 48% of MSMEs have had data violations Because of the lack of understanding of the threat and the importance of cyber security, “read the statement.
Arnab Ganguly, a policy analyst at Cuts International, said, “This training focuses on the threat of basic cyber security and what needs to be done to prevent them.” “Many UMKM units have shifted to online businesses in the post Covid-19 era.
Given that MSMEs contribute around 30% of Indian GDP, it is very important to equip the knowledge and tools to become strong towards cyber security violations and foster their businesses on an ongoing basis,” added Ganguly.
Director of UMKM Union SK Sahoo said, “While the Covid-19 pandemic has created a considerable challenge for MSMEs, it has also created an opportunity for MSMEs to expand their business through the online platform.
However, cyber security remains a serious area for MSMEs for lacking Understanding of cyber security risks, less priority for the safety of cyberspace, capital allocation is limited to cyber security and other things.
US consulate hosts Cyber Security meet for MSMEs
