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START A CITY CHAPTER

Bring Indian Cyber Squad to Your City

Do you want to build a local community that promotes cybersecurity education, digital awareness and responsible technology use?

Start an Indian Cyber Squad City Chapter and bring together students, professionals, educators and cybersecurity enthusiasts to make a difference in your city.

Who Can Start a City Chapter?

You can apply to establish an ICS City Chapter if:

  • You are at least 18 years old.

  • You have a genuine interest in cybersecurity, education or community development.

  • You can build and coordinate a local volunteer team.

  • You agree to follow ICS policies, guidelines and reporting requirements.

  • You are willing to contribute time towards chapter activities.

Minimum Founding Team

A City Chapter must have at least 3 founding members.

The founding team should include people willing to take responsibility for organising activities, coordinating volunteers and developing local partnerships.

Suggested initial responsibilities:

  • Chapter President / Chapter Lead

  • Secretary

  • Programme Coordinator

Additional roles can be assigned as the chapter grows.

 
How to Start a Chapter

Step 1 – Submit an Application

Complete the official City Chapter application with your details, city, proposed team members and plan.

 

Step 2 – Application Review

ICS National Headquarters reviews the application, founding team and proposed activities.

 

Step 3 – Discussion & Verification

The central team may contact applicants to discuss their plans, suitability and responsibilities.

 

Step 4 – Official Approval

A chapter becomes officially recognised only after written approval from ICS National Headquarters.

 

Step 5 – Orientation & Launch

Approved founding members receive programme guidelines and begin setting up their chapter.

 
Responsibilities of a City Chapter

Every approved chapter is expected to:

  • Organise cybersecurity awareness and educational activities.

  • Conduct regular volunteer meetings.

  • Build relationships with local educational institutions and communities.

  • Share approved educational content and initiatives.

  • Maintain volunteer participation and activity records.

  • Submit a monthly chapter report.

  • Represent Indian Cyber Squad responsibly.

 
Volunteer Commitment

ICS membership is free and volunteer-based.

Chapter members are generally expected to contribute approximately 4–8 hours per month, depending on their responsibilities and availability.

Important Guidelines

  • No individual or team may claim to operate an official ICS Chapter without written central approval.

  • Chapters cannot independently collect money or accept donations in the name of ICS.

  • Agreements, partnerships and official commitments require central authorisation.

  • Chapters and volunteers must not claim government or law-enforcement authority.

  • Security testing must never be conducted without proper authorisation.

  • Chapter leaders and volunteers must follow the ICS Code of Conduct.

 
Ready to Build Your City Chapter?

If you have the commitment to bring people together and promote a safer digital environment, we invite you to apply.

Start locally. Create awareness. Make a national impact.

[Apply to Start a City Chapter]

[Contact ICS National Headquarters]

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