As part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, lecturers from Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma-particularly from the Faculty of Computer Science and Design through the Information Systems Study Program-organized a Community Sevice Program (PKM) at SMK Al-Muhajirin. The theme of the activity was “Raising Awareness of the Importance of Cyber Security to Prevent Cybercrime in the Digital Era”.
The event was officialy opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Design, Dr. Yohannes Dewanto, S.T., M.T., and warmly welcomed by the Principal of SMK Al-Muhajirin, Yus Handayanto, S.Kom. This PKM initiative focused on educating vocational high school students about the importance of cyber security, particularly in light of the increasing use of the interest and technology in the digital age.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Yohannes Dewanto S.T., M.T. emphasized that cyber security is a crucial issue that must be understood by everyone, especially the younger generation. “In today’s digital era, we are all vulnerable to cyber threats. That is why it’s important for us to understand how to protect ourselves and safeguard our online privacy”, he stated.
Yus Handayanto, S.Kom., Principal of SMK Al-Muhajirin, expressed appreciation for the PKM activity and hoped it would provide valuable knowledge to his students. “I hope this activity increases students’awareness of the importance of cyber security and that they can apply the knowledge gained in teir everyday lives”, he stated.
Lecturers from the Information Systems Study Program presented a variety of materials related to Cyber Security, including:
- Types of cyber threats, such as malwere, phishing, and ransomware
- Ways to protect oneself, including using strong password, being cautious when clicking on links, and installing antivirus software
- The importance of maintaining online privacy, such as not sharing personal information on social media and being cauntious when using public Wi-Fi
And the students of SMK Al Muhajirin were very enthusiastic to participate in this PKM activity. They asked many questions and discussed with the lecturers about various cyber security topics. This PKM activity is one form of commitment of Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma in implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, namely education, research, and community service. Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma hopes that with this activity, SMK students can become smart and responsible internet users. The benefits of this PKM activity are to increase student awareness of the importance of Cyber security, provide students with knowledge on how to protect themselves from cyber threats, and improve students’ ability to maintain online privacy.
Through this PKM, Information Systems Study Program Lecturers play an active role in providing positive contributions to Al-Muhajirin Vocational School students, especially in equipping Vocational School students in increasing students’ awareness and knowledge about Cyber Security. It is hoped that with this activity, students can avoid various cyber threats and become smart and responsible internet users.