In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of information and communication technology, digital literacy and cybersecurity have emerged as critical concerns. To address these challenges, a team of lecturers from the Department of Administrative Education at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Yogyakarta State University (FEB UNY), organized a socialization activity themed “Increasing Cybersecurity Awareness Among Students of SMK Insan Cendekia Yogyakarta.” This event took place on June 12-13, 2024, under the leadership of Yuliansah, M.Pd., with contributions from Dr. Sutirman, M.Pd., Ilham Ramadan Pandu Setia Negara Siregar, M.A.B., Muslikhah Dwihartanti, M.Pd., and Dr. Kustitik, M.Pd. The primary goal of this initiative was to elevate students' awareness regarding the significance of cybersecurity and to promote the safe and responsible use of technology.

Over the course of two days, 35 students from SMK Insan Cendekia Yogyakarta engaged in interactive sessions designed to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity. On the first day, speaker Arwan Nur Ramadhan, M.Pd., highlighted the critical role of cybersecurity for vocational high school students. His presentation covered various risks associated with internet use, including malware, phishing, and potential data breaches.

On the second day, Ilham Ramadan Pandu Setia Negara Siregar, M.A.B., facilitated an in-depth discussion on digital literacy and archive management. He underscored the necessity of digital literacy in safeguarding personal information and ensuring data security in an ever-changing digital landscape.

The event concluded on June 13, 2024, with a symbolic certificate presentation, recognizing the students’ active participation and commitment to enhancing their cybersecurity awareness. This gesture was intended to inspire students at SMK Insan Cendekia Yogyakarta to use information and communication technology more wisely and to equip them better for future cybersecurity challenges. (yl/is)