Cyber Hygiene Awareness Program: Promoting a Safe Digital Community
"Prevention is Better Than Cure!" — With this powerful message, the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Community (OCDS), in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Margao Sunrise, the Goa Police – Cyber Crime Cell, and ISEA (Information Security Education and Awareness) — an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India — organized a special talk on Cyber Hygiene Practices on Sunday, 7th September.


GUEST SPEAKER :The session was graced by Mr. Allen Pauly Payappilly, ISEA Ambassador and Cyber Yoddha from Goa Police, who served as the distinguished Speaker. He delivered an engaging and insightful presentation on staying safe in the digital world.

OPENING PRAYER : The program began with a prayer led by Rev. Fr. Marlon Rodrigues, The Superior of Carmelite Monastery, invoking the Holy Spirit to guide the session, followed by a hymn to the Holy Spirit sung by our members Elizabeth Santos, Sarita Fernandes, Gracy Cortez and Savio Pereira.


Louise Fernandes, member of the OCDS community, served as compère. Rotarian Connie D’Cruz, President of the Rotary Club of Margao Sunrise, delivered the welcome address and introduced the speaker Mr. Allen Pauly Payappilly.


Mr. Allen Pauly Payappilly shared expert insights and practical advice on cyber safety, covering critical topics like:
• Cyber bullying
• Phishing scams
• Online job and investment frauds
• Digital arrests
• Debit/credit card fraud
• The dangers of oversharing on social media
• The importance of not sharing OTPs and passwords

The session was interactive, with attendees sharing their own personal experiences related to cybercrime and fraud, which added depth and relatability to the discussion.

Over 80 participants attended the event, including community members and guests. Snacks and refreshments were served at the close of the session.

Following the talk, Elizabeth Santos, President of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Community, introduced the mission of the OCDS and encouraged interested individuals to contact her for further details.

Rotarian Connie Fernandes presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Allen Pauly Payappilly, and Leoniz Gomes, a community member, delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of both the Rotary Club,Rev. Fr. Marlon Rodrigues (Superior), Rev Fr. Diogo Proenca (Spiritual Assistant) and the OCDS community.
The event concluded with attendees more aware, empowered, and inspired to foster a safer, more responsible digital environment.