Panaji: The Cyber Security Essentials Workshop Series, organized by Cogniflux Trainings and Consulting Pvt. Ltd., concluded with resounding success after a series of impactful sessions held from 11th to 13th June 2025 across Goa. The workshops were conducted by renowned International Cyber Crime Expert and Cyber Crime Investigator, Dr. Rakshit Tandon, and saw participation from over 1000+ students and 500+ individuals, ranging from students to top-level corporate executives.
The event comprised four focused workshops, each tailored to specific audiences
Student-Focused Workshops were held at Sharda Mandir High School, Miramar, S. S. Dempo College, Cujira, and a combined session for multiple schools at Mustifund High School. Over 1000 students were introduced to critical concepts of Digital Hygiene, Cyber Etiquette, and Digital Diet, empowering them to stay safe and responsible in the online world.
The Corporate Workshop, held at The Ferns Kadamba, brought together professionals from the pharma industry, large corporate houses, and Goa’s entrepreneurial community. The session focused on the importance of protecting business data, recognizing financial and impersonation frauds, and strengthening internal cyber protocols.
An exclusive high-level workshop was conducted at Taj Cidade De Goa, Dona Paula, for CEOs, Managing Directors, and Chairpersons. The session addressed strategic approaches to securing organizational data, digital identity protection, and executive-level awareness in mitigating cyber risks.
A dedicated workshop for IT Professionals in Goa was also held at Ferns Kadamba, focusing on cyber intrusions, emerging online threats, and practical defensive strategies for securing systems and networks.
The workshops were organized and facilitated by Mr. Manoj Patil, Founder of Cogniflux Trainings and Consulting Pvt. Ltd., who welcomed participants and emphasized the critical need for cyber awareness in every sector of society. He highlighted that cyber threats are not only technical challenges but social responsibilities that require collaborative vigilance.
The success of the event was made possible through the active support of respected partners including Goa Technology Association (GTA), BNI Goa Region, Cipla, Paradeep Phosphates, and VRecycle, who joined hands to spread cyber awareness across different sectors.
The initiative was lauded by educators, corporate leaders, and professionals alike for its relevance, interactive format, and actionable insights provided by Dr. Rakshit Tandon. As digital threats continue to grow in complexity, such awareness programs play a vital role in strengthening Goa’s cyber defense at every level.
