Data analysis of cyber security for women in Haryana

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become the backbone of a technology-driven society. ICT usage has increased exponentially in various applications due to the availability of cheaper Internet tariffs and smartphones. Although Internet benefits cannot be outnumbered, the threats associated with increased usage and lack of awareness poses severe problems for society. Women have proved to be the soft target of cyber-crime, especially in developing countries where ICT has become common. Still, the required awareness is not yet present among the general users. This paper aims to identify the penetration level and knowledge of cyberspace among women. Several workshops were conducted at Haryana for creating awareness among the women, and the data collected during the workshops indicate that lack of awareness among the women, making them the victims of cyber-crimes.