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{{Short description|Indian Non-profit Cyber security Organization}}
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'''CyberPeace Foundation''' is an Indian [[Nonpartisanism|nonpartisan]], [[nonprofit organization]] of [[Computer security|Cyber Security]] that works to build [[Cyber resilience|resilience]] against [[cyberattack]] and [[Cybercrime|cybercrimes]]. CyberPeace closely works with several state and national governments, [[Educational institution|educational Institutions]] worldwide and the [[United Nations]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Liffy |title=Are we being responsible Netizens? |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/digital-citizenship-for-kids-in-india/article26701777.ece |work=The Hindu |date=1 April 2019 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Life behind the firewall: What it’s like to be an ethical hacker today |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/life-behind-the-firewall-what-it-s-like-to-be-an-ethical-hacker-today/story-n7OZEk8heyt0BJ9Km1kiUI.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=15 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Liffy |title=Are we being responsible Netizens? |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/digital-citizenship-for-kids-in-india/article26701777.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=1 April 2019}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |title=Cybersecurity: New forms of crime emerging |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/insight/cybersecurity-new-forms-of-crime-emerging-785647.html |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |date=15 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ensure that data law protects individual’s privacy |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/ensure-that-data-law-protects-individual-s-privacy/story-X4A5Hthb67oLYrIDt0KBVL.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=26 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hybrid cloud set to power better healthcare in India - ET HealthWorld |url=https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-it/hybrid-cloud-set-to-power-better-healthcare-in-india/83168844 |website=ETHealthworld.com |language=en}}</ref>

The Organization is registered with [[NITI Aayog]] and the member of [[UN Global Compact|UN Global Compact Network India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Global Cyber Challenge - Peace-a-thon |url=https://www.mygov.in/task/global-cyber-challenge-peace-thon/ |website=MyGov.in |language=en |date=5 October 2017}}</ref>

==History and notable cases==
CyberPeace Foundation was established in 2005 by Vineet Kumar, a former [[chief technical officer]] of [[Jharkhand Police]]. CPF was registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cyberpeace Foundation {{!}} Vineet Kumar {{!}} Interview {{!}} i-genius {{!}} Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation |url=https://www.i-genius.org/eprofiles/cyber-peace-foundation-vineet-kumar-interview/ |website=www.i-genius.org}}</ref> The organization was formed with the vision of pioneering cyber peace initiatives to build collective resilience against [[cybercrime]] and global threats of [[cyber warfare]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Aadhaar detail leak in Jharkhand sign of deep cyber security flaws: Experts |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aadhaar-detail-leak-in-jharkhand-a-sign-of-india-s-deep-cyber-security-flaws-experts/story-o4JJK5jTiE3NIuqUDwYfiN.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=23 April 2017}}</ref>

From its beginning in 2013, CPF rallied tremendous support from several patrons and advisors and slowly grew in size and scale in the following years.

In January 2015, CyberPeace Foundation collaborated with [[Gujarat Technological University]] launched e-Raksha Research Centre to fight [[cyber crime|Cybercrime]] with the goal of establishing a peaceful [[Cyberspace|cyber space]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Gujarat Technological University launches e-Raksha centre to fight cybercrime |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/gujarat-technological-university-launches-e-raksha-centre-to-fight-cybercrime/articleshow/46038444.cms? |work=The Economic Times |date=28 January 2015}}</ref>

The foundation was associated with [[UNICEF]] for [[cyber bullying]] and online child safety specially during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web |title=For parents: Keeping children safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic |url=https://www.unicef.org/india/reports/parents-keeping-children-safe-online-during-covid-19-pandemic |website=www.unicef.org |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Cyber bullies wreak havoc even in rural government schools |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2020/feb/15/cyber-bullies-wreak-havoc-even-in-rural-govt-schools-2103714.html |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=UNICEF, Cyberpeace Foundation list out methods to secure children's online activities |url=https://www.edexlive.com/news/2020/jun/10/unicef-cyber-peace-foundation-list-out-methods-to-secure-childrens-online-activities-12543.html |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

In July 2019, CyberPeace Foundation and [[Data security|Data Security]] Council of India with the support of [[Google]], complete a capacity building initiative for law enforcement officers on cyber crime investigations.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cyberpeace Foundation and Data Security Council of India (DSCI), supported by Google, complete a capacity building initiative for law enforcement agencies on investigating cybercrime. {{!}} Data Security Council of India |url=https://www.dsci.in/content/cyber-peace-foundation-and-data-security-council-india-dsci-supported-google-complete |work=www.dsci.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Cyberpeace Foundation, DSCI and Google organise workshop for law enforcement officers |url=https://www.expresscomputer.in/news/cyber-peace-foundation-dsci-and-google-organises-workshop-for-law-enforcement-officers/37464/ |website=Express Computer |date=8 July 2019}}</ref>

In 2017, the foundation helped national Government to protect [[Aadhaar]] details of Individuals specially when sudden cases of [[Aadhaar|Aadhaar Information]] leak increased in Jharkhand.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Deogharia |first1=Jaideep |title=Experts: IT awareness must for protecting Aadhaar details {{!}} Ranchi News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/experts-it-awareness-must-for-protecting-aadhaar-details/articleshow/58353448.cms |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Deogharia |first1=Jaideep |title=Cyber experts sound alert about vulnerability of govt sites, Aadhar data at risk {{!}} Ranchi News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Cyber-experts-sound-alert-about-vulnerability-of-govt-sites-Aadhar-data-at-risk/articleshow/54449774.cms |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

CPF has also initiated the first ever platform dedicated to Cyber Diplomacy issues across the world which brings to the forefront evidence-rich narratives and opinions from experts.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Cyber Diplomat |url=https://thecyberdiplomat.com |website=The Cyber Diplomat}}</ref>

CyberPeace Foundation works towards Internet Governance and Cyber Security and also involved in Policy advocacy, Research and training related to all aspects of Cyber peace and cyber security.<ref>{{cite web |title=Building Resiliency against cyber crime |url=https://www.upes.ac.in/media/4909/building-resiliency-against-cybercrimes-cyberpeace-foundation.pdf |website=upes.ac.in}}</ref>

In December 2018, The Digital Shakti campaign was launched by CyberPeace Foundation in collaboration with [[Facebook]] and [[National Commission for Women]]. It was for raising awareness among young women about online resilience and safety. The Cyberpeace Foundation's team interacted with 60,000 women across six states in India. On Feb 2020, CPF launched the second phase of Digital Shakti Campaign with an aim to train 1,10,000 women across India.<ref>{{cite web |title=The National Commission for Women, in partnership with Facebook and Cyberpeace Foundation, launched the Digital Literacy & Online Safety Programme for North East Women in Imphal, Manipur. {{!}} National Commission for Women |url=http://ncw.nic.in/media/photo-gallery/national-commission-women-partnership-facebook-and-cyber-peace-foundation-launched |website=ncw.nic.in}}</ref>

In August 2019, [[OLX]] partnered with CyberPeace Foundation for safe internet practices.<ref>{{cite news |title=OLX joins hands with Cyberpeace Foundation for safe internet practices |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/olx-joins-hands-with-cyber-peace-foundation-for-safe-internet-practices/articleshow/70603490.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=9 August 2019}}</ref>

In January 2020, the CyberPeace Foundation and the [[National Crime Records Bureau]] together designed ''CCTNS Hackathon'' and Cyber Challenge 2020 with the aim to enhance skills and knowledge of [[law enforcement]] individuals at ground level.<ref>{{cite news |title=Launch of CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/launch-of-cctns-hackathon-and-cyber-challenge-120021000942_1.html |work=Business Standard India |date=10 February 2020}}</ref>

On Feb 2020, Facebook launched ‘We Think Digital’, a literacy programme for women in Uttar Pradesh, India in collaboration with [[National Commission for Women|NCW]] and CyberPeace Foundation.<ref>{{cite news |title=Facebook Starts Literacy Program For Women in UP; Will Expand to More States This Year |url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/facebook-starts-literacy-program-for-women-in-up-will-expand-to-more-states-this-year-2497997.html |work=News18 |date=12 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Yogi ‘advises’ women panel to publicise government schemes |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/yogi-advises-women-panel-to-publicise-government-schemes/story-95JHhcPA39qEFWaUOecvXO.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=12 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

CyberPeace Foundation, in collaboration with [[NCERT]] and [[UNESCO]], New Delhi, launched the eRaksha Competition 2020 focussed on Digital Citizenship, Online Safety and tackling fake news & misinformation.<ref>{{cite news |title=NCERT launches e-Raksha competition 2020 on Digital citizenship, online safety and tracking of Fake news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/ncert-launches-e-raksha-competition-2020-on-digital-citizenship-online-safety-and-tracking-of-fake-news/story-JrcEAI1PXjmIMfhKOnzDcJ.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=3 June 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=eRaksha Competition {{!}} Official Portal |url=https://www.eraksha.net |website=eRaksha}}</ref> In May 2021, the third eRaksha Competition was launched.<ref>{{cite web |title=Third edition of 'eRaksha Competition 2021' launched to promote online safety |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/education/news-third-edition-of-eraksha-competition-2021-launched-to-promote-online-safety-eraksha-net-708460 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en |date=2021-06-01}}</ref>

CPF also partners with many Government and Non-Governmental Organizations to support them in fighting against the [[Cyber Crime]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Andhra cops, Tamil Nadu auto plant hit as India too comes under cyber attack |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/andhra-cops-tamil-nadu-auto-plant-hit-as-india-too-comes-under-cyberattack/articleshow/58664222.cms |agency=TOI |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=China-based hackers luring Indians into fake Tata Motors scam |url=https://telanganatoday.com/china-based-hackers-luring-indians-into-fake-tata-motors-scam |website=Telangana Today}}</ref>

In May 2021, the [[Ministry of Education (India)|Ministry of Education]] along with [[All India Council for Technical Education]] and CyberPeace Foundation, launched a digital training Project eSaksham to train 5 lakh students.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ministry of Education along with AICTE and CyberPeace Foundation launch project e-Saksham in India {{!}} W.Media |url=https://w.media/ministry-of-education-along-with-aicte-and-cyberpeace-foundation-launch-project-e-saksham-in-india/ |website=Ministry of Education India |date=2021-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Govt Launches Project eSaksham to Train 5 Lakh Students, Educators |url=https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/govt-launches-project-esaksham-to-train-5-lakh-students-educators-3746537.html |work=www.news18.com |date=2021-05-17 |language=en}}</ref>

== Campaign ==

On March 16, 2022 #SurakshaThon2022, a Capture The Flag (CTF) #Hackathon jointly organized by [[Rashtriya Raksha University]], Gujarat and CyberPeace Foundation under the Conference on Information Security in Government Organisations 2022 <ref>{{cite web |last1=Sehgal |first1=Sonal |title=RRU & CPF Surkasha-thon |url=https://twitter.com/sastra_india/status/1506308986240647170 |website=Twitter |publisher=Rashtriya Raksha University |access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref>

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