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Girls & Women Division – Women Against Cyber Crime (WACC)

Empowering Women. Preventing Cybercrime. Building a Safer Digital India.

Welcome to Women Against Cyber Crime (WACC)

The digital world offers women and girls countless opportunities to learn, connect, work, and express themselves. However, online harassment, cyberstalking, identity theft, financial fraud, privacy violations, and image-based abuse continue to create serious challenges.

At Indian Cyber Squad (ICS), we believe every woman deserves a safe, secure, and empowering digital environment.

Through Women Against Cyber Crime (WACC), we aim to empower women with cybersecurity awareness, digital safety knowledge, practical learning opportunities, and leadership skills.

Our initiative brings together women volunteers, students, professionals, educators, and community leaders to promote digital awareness, prevent cybercrime, and encourage responsible technology use.

 

Our Mission

  • Digital Safety Awareness: Educate women and girls about online privacy, social media security, cyber threats, and digital fraud.

  • Prevention & Protection: Promote awareness about cyberstalking, online harassment, fake profiles, identity theft, and image-based abuse.

  • Knowledge & Skill Development: Introduce women to cybersecurity fundamentals, digital forensics awareness, cyber laws, and responsible technology practices.

  • Community Empowerment: Build a network of women volunteers who can lead digital safety initiatives in their institutions and communities.

  • Responsible Support: Help individuals understand cybercrime reporting procedures and connect them with appropriate support resources.

  • Women in Cybersecurity: Encourage women to explore learning and career pathways in cybersecurity and related fields.

 

WACC Programmes & Initiatives

1. Women Cyber Safety Awareness Programme

We organise educational workshops, seminars, and awareness sessions to help women and girls understand digital threats and protect themselves online.

Key topics include:

  • Social Media Safety & Privacy Protection

  • Cyberstalking and Online Harassment

  • Financial Cyber Fraud and UPI Scams

  • Fake Profiles, Identity Theft, and Impersonation

  • Image-Based Abuse, Deepfakes, and Sextortion Awareness

  • Cyberbullying and Online Exploitation

  • Digital Privacy and Personal Data Protection

  • Cyber Laws and Official Reporting Procedures

  • Safe Digital Practices in Workplaces

These programmes can be conducted in colleges, universities, schools, women's organisations, workplaces, and community groups.

 
2. Women Cyber Skills & Learning Programme

We encourage women to develop practical knowledge and confidence in the digital world through learning opportunities such as:

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Personal Account and Device Security

  • Safe Internet and Social Media Practices

  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking

  • Digital Forensics Awareness

  • Cyber Laws and Digital Rights

  • Cyber Threat Identification and Prevention

  • Emerging Technologies and Online Safety

Training activities and technical exercises must be conducted in authorised and supervised environments.

 
3. WACC Volunteer & Leadership Network

WACC encourages women and girls to become active digital safety advocates within their institutions and communities.

Members can participate in awareness campaigns, educational activities, research initiatives, community outreach, and leadership opportunities.

We aim to develop WACC coordinators and Cyber Safety Ambassadors who can help expand digital awareness across different locations.

 
4. Women Cyber Support & Referral Initiative

Women affected by cybercrime often need reliable information about where and how to seek help.

Through this initiative, trained volunteers can:

  • Share information about official cybercrime reporting channels.

  • Guide individuals towards appropriate authorities and support services.

  • Provide basic awareness about preserving relevant digital information safely.

  • Promote confidentiality, dignity, and sensitivity when discussing cyber incidents.

  • Help connect affected individuals with appropriate professional or institutional resources.

WACC volunteers do not independently investigate cybercrime cases, contact alleged offenders, provide professional legal or psychological counselling, or collect sensitive personal information.

 
5. Research, Advocacy & Digital Rights

WACC promotes research and awareness on issues affecting women in the digital environment.

Activities may include:

  • Research on cybercrime trends affecting women and girls.

  • Educational resources on cyber laws and digital rights.

  • Awareness campaigns against online abuse and exploitation.

  • Articles, reports, presentations, and knowledge-sharing activities.

  • Promoting responsible and inclusive digital participation.

 

WACC Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Women joining WACC can contribute according to their interests, skills, and experience. Members may be assigned one or more of the following roles:

 
1. WACC Coordinator

  • Coordinate volunteers and WACC activities.

  • Plan meetings, awareness programmes, and outreach initiatives.

  • Coordinate with ICS representatives and institutional partners.

  • Maintain activity records and volunteer communication.

 
2. Cyber Safety Ambassador

  • Educate women and girls about online safety and digital privacy.

  • Promote awareness about cyberstalking, phishing, fake profiles, and online harassment.

  • Encourage safe social media practices and responsible internet use.

  • Promote appropriate cybercrime reporting channels.

 
3. Women Safety Awareness Volunteer

  • Conduct awareness sessions in schools, colleges, workplaces, and communities.

  • Promote awareness about online abuse, cyberbullying, sextortion, and identity theft.

  • Share verified preventive guidance and educational resources.

  • Encourage digital confidence and responsible online participation.

 
4. Victim Support & Referral Volunteer

  • Help individuals understand basic cybercrime reporting procedures.

  • Guide affected individuals towards appropriate official reporting channels.

  • Share verified information about available legal and support resources.

  • Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and sensitivity.

This is an awareness and referral role, not an investigation, legal counselling, or psychological counselling role.

 
5. Research & Cyber Law Awareness Member

  • Research emerging cyber threats affecting women and girls.

  • Prepare educational content on cyber laws, digital rights, and online privacy.

  • Develop awareness presentations, articles, and informational resources.

  • Participate in research and knowledge-sharing activities.

 
6. Digital Campaign & Communication Volunteer

  • Create posters, articles, videos, and social media awareness content.

  • Support digital campaigns against cyber harassment and online abuse.

  • Share verified cybersecurity information through appropriate channels.

  • Help promote WACC initiatives and community activities.

 
7. Technical Learning Member

  • Learn cybersecurity fundamentals and digital forensics concepts.

  • Participate in available ICS workshops, seminars, and supervised training.

  • Explore privacy protection, account security, and authorised cybersecurity exercises.

  • Promote ethical and responsible use of technology.

 

Why Join WACC?

  • Empowerment & Leadership: Develop confidence, communication, leadership, and community engagement skills.

  • Cybersecurity Knowledge: Learn about digital safety, cyber laws, privacy, and emerging online threats.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with cybersecurity professionals, legal experts, educators, and women volunteers.

  • Recognition & Certificates: Become eligible for membership credentials and certificates based on programme requirements and actual contributions.

  • Career Development: Explore learning pathways in cybersecurity, digital forensics, cyber law, and information security.

  • Practical Participation: Participate in available workshops, awareness campaigns, research activities, and educational projects.

  • Community Impact: Help women and girls become more informed, confident, and safer digital citizens.

 
Institutional Partnerships & Collaborations

Indian Cyber Squad welcomes collaboration with:

  • Schools, Colleges, and Universities

  • Women's Organisations and NGOs

  • Corporate Offices and HR Departments

  • Women Entrepreneurship Groups

  • Community Organisations

  • Professional Associations and Educational Institutions

Institutions can collaborate with WACC to organise cyber safety workshops, awareness campaigns, training programmes, and digital literacy initiatives.

Interested in organising a Women Cyber Safety Awareness Programme at your institution? Contact Indian Cyber Squad to explore collaboration opportunities.

 
Build a WACC Network in Your Community

Are you passionate about women's safety, digital rights, and cybersecurity?

Join Indian Cyber Squad and take an active role in promoting digital awareness and building a safer online environment for women.

You can also take the initiative to establish a WACC Community or Institutional Chapter in your college, workplace, or local community, subject to ICS approval.

Learn | Empower | Educate | Protect

[Join Women Against Cyber Crime]

[Become a WACC Volunteer]

[Organise a Cyber Safety Workshop]

[Start a WACC Chapter]

 

Important Guidelines

All WACC activities must comply with applicable laws and ICS guidelines. Volunteers are awareness and referral representatives, not law-enforcement officers or independent investigators. Technical exercises must be conducted only in authorised environments.

Activities involving minors require appropriate parental consent, institutional supervision, and child-safety measures. Personal information shared during awareness or referral activities must be handled confidentially and only when necessary.

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