On 05/21/2024, at the Department of Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics named after Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan T.K.Raissov, a curatorial hour was held for the curatorial group 1233 EP “Pediatrics” of the 1st year, on the topic: “Preventing cybercrime among students: key steps towards a secure digital world.”
The curator, lecturer of the department Galymbekov D.Zh., made a welcoming speech to the students, and Muratova Ayauly, a student of the 1233 group of the ЕP “Pediatrics” of the 1st year, made a presentation.
Nowadays, when the Internet has become an integral part of everyday life, cybercrimes are becoming more widespread and diverse. Students, as active users of the network, are particularly at risk of becoming victims of cyber attacks or even participants in illegal actions. Therefore, the prevention of cybercrime among students is becoming an extremely important task.
The first and perhaps the most important step in preventing cybercrime among students is awareness. Students should be informed about various types of cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, cyber espionage, etc. Learning the basics of cybersecurity should become a mandatory part of the curriculum in educational institutions. Cybersecurity courses, seminars and trainings will help students develop skills to protect their data and personal information online.
An important aspect of preventing cybercrime among students is also the development of critical thinking skills. Students need to learn how to analyze information, verify the reliability of sources and recognize potentially dangerous situations on the network. Regular discussions and training exercises can help students develop this skill and become more aware internet users.
The next step in preventing cybercrime among students is to have effective security policies in educational institutions. Universities and colleges should ensure the protection of the network infrastructure, install modern anti-virus protection and traffic filtering tools. In addition, rules for the use of network resources should be developed that would oblige students to comply with certain security standards when working on the Internet.
An equally important aspect of preventing cybercrime among students is teaching ethics on the web. Students should understand the consequences of their actions on the Internet and follow the rules of behavior in the virtual space. This includes respecting the privacy of others, refusing to publish defamatory or unverified information, and respecting copyrights when using other people’s materials.
Finally, the active involvement of students in the prevention of cybercrime also plays an important role. Students can be involved in organizing cybersecurity events, conducting training sessions for their peers, or even participating in competitions and projects aimed at developing a culture of safe behavior on the Internet.
In conclusion, the prevention of cybercrime among students requires a comprehensive approach that includes teaching the basics of cybersecurity, developing critical thinking, implementing effective security policies, teaching ethics on the web and actively involving students in the prevention process. It is only through the joint efforts of educational institutions, students and the public that the safe and responsible use of digital technologies can be ensured.
Galymbekov D.Zh., teacher of the Department of Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics named after Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan T.K. Raissov
