From Awareness to Action
August 27, 2025 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Online event
Description
The From Awareness to Action awareness session, organized by the IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapter of SLTC under the Project Shield, was held on August 27, 2025, via the Zoom platform. The session focused on raising awareness of cyberbullying, tackling online harassment, and promoting digital safety. It emphasized the importance of creating a safer and kinder internet for all. The event was open to SLTC undergraduates. The Chairperson of From Awareness to Action, Mr. Dhanuja Balasooriya, delivered the welcome address, warmly greeting all participants and appreciating their presence at the session. The session moved on with the kind hosting of Ms. Dasuni Ganepola, who initiated the pace of the session professionally. She next kindly invited the guest speaker, Ms. Thinuri Thissera, industry cybersecurity professional, to share her knowledge. Ms. Thinuri gave an insightful session on the different forms of cyberbullying and cyber harassment, their psychological and social impact, and how one can avoid falling prey to cyberbullying in cyberspace. She used real-life scenarios, preventions that can be practiced, and the application of ethical online behavior. The interactive nature of the session allowed the participants to interact with the speaker in Q&A and discussions, thus allowing them to clarify their concerns and learn directly from experience. The participants learned about safe internet use, effective reporting, and preventive measures to improve their online resilience. The workshop concluded on an upbeat note, empowering the students not only with awareness about cyber threats but also with belief and competence to deal with them responsibly. From Awareness to Action was a triumph of group action in creating digital resilience, promoting ethical behavior online and championing safe cyberspace for all.
Agenda
7:30 PM – 7:35 PM - Initiation of the Session 7:35 PM – 7:40 PM - Welcome Speech 7:40 PM – 8:10 PM - Main Session 8:10 PM – 8:25 PM - Q & A Session 8:25 PM – 8:30 PM - Vote of Thanks