START A STUDENT CHAPTER

Build a Cyber-Aware Student Community

Are you a school, college or university student interested in cybersecurity, technology and digital innovation?

Indian Cyber Squad Student Chapters provide students with opportunities to learn, collaborate, explore technology and promote responsible digital practices within their institutions.

Who Can Start a Student Chapter?

A Student Chapter can be proposed by:

College and university students.
School students with institutional support.
Student groups interested in cybersecurity and technology.
Educational institutions wishing to promote cybersecurity awareness.

Institutional Approval

Student Chapters must operate with the written approval of the concerned educational institution.

Each Student Chapter must have a designated Faculty Advisor or Institutional Supervisor to guide and supervise its activities.

Official recognition also requires approval from ICS National Headquarters.

Suggested Student Chapter Team

An initial team may include:

Faculty Advisor: Provides institutional guidance and supervision.
Student Chapter President: Leads the student team.
Vice President: Supports chapter coordination.
Secretary: Maintains records and communication.
Technical Coordinator: Supports technical learning activities.
Cyber Safety Ambassador: Promotes digital safety awareness.
Media Coordinator: Manages approved communications and content.

Smaller institutions may combine responsibilities where necessary.

Activities & Opportunities

Student Chapters can participate in:

Cybersecurity awareness workshops.
Cyber Safety Task Force initiatives.
Ethical hacking and cybersecurity fundamentals education.
Coding and technology learning sessions.
Research and project activities.
Cyber safety campaigns and competitions.
Inter-college collaboration and events.

All technical activities must follow applicable laws, institutional policies and ICS guidelines.

How to Establish a Student Chapter

Step 1 – Form a Student Team

Bring together interested students and identify a proposed chapter coordinator.

Step 2 – Find a Faculty Advisor

Approach a teacher or faculty member willing to supervise the initiative.

Step 3 – Obtain Institutional Permission

Secure written approval from the school, college or university.

Step 4 – Submit an Application

Submit the proposed team details, faculty advisor information and institutional approval to ICS.

Step 5 – ICS Review & Approval

ICS National Headquarters reviews the application and issues official recognition if approved.

Step 6 – Begin Activities

The approved chapter can begin orientation, educational sessions and student initiatives.

What Students Gain

Exposure to cybersecurity and digital safety.
Opportunities for technical learning and research.
Teamwork and leadership experience.
Participation in educational programmes and competitions.
Networking with other students and professionals.
Recognition based on actual contribution and programme requirements.

Participation does not guarantee employment, funding or automatic certificates.

Important Guidelines

Institutional and ICS approval are mandatory.
A Faculty Advisor or Institutional Supervisor must be designated.
Students must follow the ICS Code of Conduct.
No unauthorised security testing or access to systems is permitted.
Chapters cannot independently collect money or sign agreements on behalf of ICS.
Activities must respect institutional rules and student safety.

Ready to Establish Your Student Chapter?

Bring cybersecurity learning into your institution and help develop a more digitally aware generation.

Learn Together. Lead Responsibly. Build a Safer Digital Future.

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