Online Gender-Based Violence: Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Digital Abuse

As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2026, this session is being organised to raise awareness about online gender-based violence, digital abuse and the growing risks individuals face in online spaces. The session will examine emerging forms of technology-facilitated abuse, including cyber harassment, digital exploitation and the misuse of AI-generated content such as deepfakes. It will also explore the psychological and social impact of digital abuse, relevant legal protections, preventive measures and practical approaches to reporting incidents and supporting victims.

Topic: Online Gender-Based Violence: Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Digital Abuse
Date: 18/10/2026
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Mode: Online via Zoom
Speaker: Gaurav Gupta
Collaborating Institution: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bengaluru

Participants will gain a practical understanding of:

• Online gender-based violence and its different forms
• Emerging cyber threats, technology-facilitated abuse and digital exploitation
• Legal frameworks addressing AI misuse, deepfakes and digital abuse
• The psychological and social impact of online harassment and abuse
• Preventive measures, reporting mechanisms and appropriate responses to digital abuse
• Future challenges in promoting safer, inclusive and accountable digital spaces

About NCSAM:
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is observed every October to encourage individuals and organisations to understand cybersecurity risks and adopt safer digital practices.

This session is being conducted under Project CyberShield by Naksh Foundation as part of its NCSAM 2026 campaign, in collaboration with Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bengaluru.