AIUB hosts Training of Trainers session on digital security
The Department of Media and Mass Communication (MMC) at the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) organised a Training of Trainers session on digital security on Friday, 14 November 2025, at its permanent campus.
The session was conducted by Sanjay Gathia, Programme Manager at the Asia Centre, who provided an extensive overview of the urgent digital security challenges facing today's media environment.
The initiative is part of CJEN Bangladesh and the Asia Centre – a civil society research institute with Special Consultative Status under the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC).
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The Digital Security Training (DST) programme, launched by the Asia Centre with support from Google, aims to mitigate the negative impact of misinformation, digital threats and cyber security risks across the Asia–Pacific region.
Faculty members in Journalism and Mass Communication from several universities, along with students, attended the session and actively participated throughout the programme.
In his opening remarks, Dr AJM Shafilul Alam Bhuiyan, Adviser to the Department of MMC, underscored the growing importance of digital security in the modern era, noting its vital relevance for media practitioners who increasingly rely on digital platforms for information gathering, communication and content dissemination.
Throughout the training, Mr Gathia discussed a wide range of emerging issues, including online fraud, scams and platform-based threats.
He also highlighted vulnerabilities associated with the Internet of Things (IoT), the rise of artificial intelligence, and AI-driven cyber risks, as well as the measures individuals and institutions can adopt to strengthen digital safety and resilience.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, allowing participants to seek clarification and deepen their understanding of digital protection strategies.
The programme was hosted by Rani Ellen V Ramos, who ensured smooth coordination and an engaging experience for attendees.
