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Cyber Safety Summit: Kerala Police Leads the Charge
8 Oct
Summary
- Cybersecurity conference c0c0n 2026 begins Friday in Kochi.
- Home minister highlights need for child cyber safety empowerment.
- Actor Asif Ali named brand ambassador for Cyber Safe Kerala.
The c0c0n 2026 conference, Kerala's premier cybersecurity event organized by the state police, commences on Friday in Kochi. Inaugurated by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, the two-day conference will host delegates from across India and international bodies, including Interpol. The event highlights the growing importance of cyber safety in an era of advanced technology.
Preceding the main event, the Home Minister launched the Kid Glove initiative, stressing the need to equip children to identify and counter online dangers. He emphasized that ensuring cyber safety requires a collaborative approach involving parents, teachers, and society, not just law enforcement. The minister also acknowledged the critical role of caution as artificial intelligence evolves.
Furthering the initiative, actor Asif Ali was announced as the brand ambassador for Cyber Safe Keralam 2026, a program by the Kerala Police aimed at enhancing online safety awareness across the state.
