
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Every Role Has a Responsibility
Indian Cyber Squad Chapters work through teamwork. Every member contributes according to their skills, experience and assigned responsibilities.
This page outlines the key responsibilities of chapter leaders, coordinators and volunteers.
1. National Chapter Director
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Coordinate the overall ICS chapter network.
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Guide State Coordinators and Chapter Leads.
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Monitor chapter development and performance.
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Support national-level programmes and initiatives.
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Report chapter network progress to National Headquarters.
2. State Chapter Coordinator
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Coordinate approved City and Student Chapters within the state.
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Support chapter leaders and resolve operational issues.
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Monitor monthly reports and activities.
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Encourage collaboration between chapters.
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Submit state-level progress updates to National Headquarters.
3. City Chapter Roles
Chapter President / Chapter Lead
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Lead the chapter's activities and volunteer team.
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Conduct regular meetings.
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Coordinate local programmes and outreach.
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Ensure compliance with ICS policies.
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Submit monthly reports.
Vice President
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Assist the Chapter Lead.
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Coordinate assigned teams and activities.
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Support continuity when the Chapter Lead is unavailable.
Secretary
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Maintain meeting minutes and chapter records.
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Manage internal communication.
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Prepare and submit monthly reports.
Programme Coordinator
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Plan workshops, seminars and awareness programmes.
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Coordinate speakers, venues and participants.
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Maintain programme records.
Membership Coordinator
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Welcome and orient new volunteers.
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Maintain volunteer records.
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Encourage participation and engagement.
Technical & Research Coordinator
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Coordinate technical learning sessions.
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Encourage research and educational projects.
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Support responsible and authorised technical activities.
Media & Communications Coordinator
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Prepare approved educational content.
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Coordinate chapter announcements and social media.
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Maintain consistent ICS branding and communication standards.
4. Student Chapter Roles
Faculty Advisor
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Provide guidance and institutional supervision.
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Ensure activities follow institutional policies.
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Support student coordinators.
Student Chapter President
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Coordinate student chapter activities.
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Lead meetings and student participation.
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Communicate with the Faculty Advisor and ICS.
Student Coordinators
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Organise learning sessions and activities.
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Encourage participation in projects and competitions.
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Maintain records and support awareness campaigns.
Student responsibilities must remain appropriate to their age, experience and institutional rules.
5. General Volunteer Responsibilities
Every ICS volunteer is expected to:
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Follow the ICS Code of Conduct.
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Participate responsibly in assigned activities.
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Respect privacy and confidentiality.
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Share accurate and responsible cybersecurity information.
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Avoid unauthorised access or security testing.
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Treat members and the public respectfully.
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Report concerns through appropriate ICS channels.
6. Monthly Chapter Responsibilities
Each active City Chapter should aim to:
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Conduct at least one team meeting.
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Publish four educational posts.
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Make two institutional or community outreach attempts.
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Organise an awareness programme every one to two months.
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Submit one monthly activity report.
These are suggested operating targets and may be adjusted by National Headquarters.
7. Monthly Reporting
Chapter reports should be submitted by the 5th day of the following month.
Reports should include:
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Active volunteer count.
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Meetings and activities conducted.
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Outreach and institutional engagement.
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Programme participation.
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Educational content and research contributions.
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Challenges and support required.
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Plan for the next month.
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Relevant activity evidence, where appropriate.
8. Accountability
Chapter responsibilities and performance may be reviewed periodically.
Failure to follow ICS policies, misuse of the organisation's name or repeated inactivity may result in corrective action, suspension or withdrawal of chapter recognition.
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Every contribution matters, whether you organise a workshop, prepare educational content, support research or help someone become digitally aware.
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