USI Model United Nations (USI MUN) 4.0 | Advancing Cyber Peace and Digital Security

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United Service Institution of India, Shankar Vihar, New Delhi, India

1. Overview

In an increasingly connected world, cyber peace is no longer an option but a necessity. The discussion at USI MUN 4.0 highlighted the growing importance of cybersecurity, digital safety, and collective responsibility in addressing the evolving challenges of cyberspace.

CyberPeace contributed to the initiative by promoting awareness of cyber threats and the importance of building a secure, resilient, and responsible digital ecosystem. As part of its engagement, CyberPeace conducted the CyberPeace First Responder Program, reinforcing the importance of preparedness, awareness, and timely response to cyber incidents.

2. Key Highlights

The engagement focused on the following key areas:

  • Cybersecurity Awareness: Highlighting the growing range of cyber threats and the need for individuals and institutions to adopt responsible digital practices.
  • Digital Security and Resilience: Emphasising the importance of safeguarding digital identities, personal information, and online interactions.
  • Collective Action for Cyber Peace: Encouraging collaboration among stakeholders to address emerging cyber challenges and contribute to a safer digital environment.
  • CyberPeace First Responder Program: Conducted by CyberPeace to strengthen awareness of cyber incidents, encourage preparedness, and highlight the importance of appropriate and timely responses to digital threats.

3. CyberPeace First Responder Program

As part of its engagement at USI MUN 4.0, CyberPeace conducted the CyberPeace First Responder Program, an initiative aligned with the broader objective of strengthening cyber awareness and response preparedness.

The program underscored the importance of recognising potential cyber threats, understanding the appropriate steps to take when encountering suspicious online activity, and promoting responsible responses to cyber incidents.

The initiative also reinforced the need to equip individuals with the awareness and knowledge required to navigate the digital environment safely and contribute to a more secure cyberspace.

4. Key Takeaways

The engagement reinforced several important messages:

  1. Cyber peace requires continuous collaboration, awareness, and shared responsibility.
  2. Digital security must be treated as an essential component of individual and institutional safety.
  3. Cyber awareness and preparedness are crucial to reducing the impact of online threats.
  4. Timely and appropriate responses to cyber incidents can contribute to a safer digital ecosystem.
  5. Educational platforms such as Model United Nations provide opportunities to encourage dialogue on emerging cybersecurity challenges and responsible digital citizenship.

5. Conclusion

USI MUN 4.0 provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of cyber peace, digital security, and collective action in an increasingly interconnected world. Through its engagement and the conduct of the CyberPeace First Responder Program, CyberPeace reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cybersecurity awareness, strengthening preparedness, and encouraging responsible digital practices.

Building a safer digital future requires more than technological solutions; it demands informed individuals, collaborative institutions, and a shared commitment to protecting cyberspace. Such initiatives contribute to advancing a culture of cyber responsibility and resilience.

CyberPeace remains committed to fostering a safer, more inclusive, and resilient digital ecosystem through awareness, education, research, and collaborative action.

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Agenda
Registration begins from 09:00
10:00 AM to 10:10 AM
Welcome Address and Opening Remarks
Lt Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Pant PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
Ex National Cyber Security Coordinator
Prime MInister’s Office, Government of India
10:10 AM to 10:20 AM
Address
Prof. Rajan Bose
Director IIT Delhi
10:20 AM - 10:25 AM
Industry Address
Dr. Subi Chaturvedi
Global Senior Vice President & Chief Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Officer
InMobi Group
10:25 AM to 10:30 AM
Address
Professor Sanjay Jha
Director of Research and Innovation, School of Computer Science and Engineering
UNSW, Sydney
10:30 AM to 10:35 AM
Address
Ms. Pooja Kinger
Homeland Security Investigation
US Embassy
10:35 AM to 10:40 AM
Government Address
Dr. Gaurav Gupta
Additional Director / Scientist 'E'
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
10:40 AM - 10:45 AM
Survivor Video
10:45 AM to 11:45 PM
PANEL 1
Emerging Technologies and vulnerable Populations: A Security by design Approach
Mr. Samiran Gupta
Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Internet Corporation for assigned Names and Numbers
Professor Sanjay Jha
Director of Research and Innovation
School of Computer Science and Engineering UNSW, Sydney
Prof Anjali Kaushik
Professor, Ex-DEAN, and Chair, CoE on Digital Economy and, Cyber Security (DECCS),
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
Dr. Shruti Mantri
Associate Director
Institute of Data Sciences,Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
Moderator
Maj Gen (Dr) Ripin Bakshi AVSM, VSM (Retd)
Senior Fellow
Center for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)
11:45 PM to 12:00 PM
Tea / Coffee Break
12:00 PM to 12:15 PM
Paper Presentation, GD Goenka
12:15 PM to 12:25 PM
Launch of Report and Unveiling of the Digital Forensics Magazine
12:25 PM to 12:35 PM
Debriefing of the Report: Fact-Checking India: Identifying the Spread of Fake News and Policy Recommendations for Combating Misinformation
Dr. Shruthi Mantri
Associate Director
Institute of Data Sciences, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
12:35 PM to 12:45 PM
Key Highlights of the Study: Unmasking the Digital Deception: Advancements in Tackling Misinformation, Deepfakes & AI Generated Fakes
Prof Anjali Kaushik
Professor, Ex-DEAN, and Chair, CoE on Digital Economy and, Cyber Security (DECCS),
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
12:45 PM to 13:00 PM
Keynote Address: The Cornerstones of Trust and Safety in Digital Environments
Smt. Rekha Sharma
Member of Parliament
Rajya Sabha
13:00 PM to 14:00 PM
Networking and Lunch
14:00 PM to 15:15 PM
PANEL 2
Risk Mitigation in Digital Environments: Elevating User Grievance Redressal Mechanisms and Trust-Building in the Age of Emerging Technologies
Dr.Pavan Duggal
Advocate
Supreme Court of India
Mr. Bhajan Poonia
CTO
OLX India
Dr. Rakesh Maheshwari
Former Sr. Director and Group Coordinator, Cyber Laws and Data Governance,
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Government of India
Mr. Sudhir Sharma
Sr Manager, Product Management, GTM Support Operations
Google Singapore
Dr. Aparajita Bhatt
Associate Professor of Law & Director, Center for Cyber Laws
National Law University, Delhi
Moderator
Mr. Pradyot Chandra Haldar
President Policy Perspective Foundation (PPF)
Former Director, Intelligence Bureau, Government of India
15:15 PM to 15:30 PM
Tea Break
15:30 PM to 16:30 PM
Awards AND HONORS
Cyberpeace Honors
eRaksha Winners
CyberPeace Corps Volunteers
16:30 PM to 17:00 PM
Valedictory session
Mr. Suresh Yadhav
Senior Director (A.I) Trade Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate Commonwealth Secretrait
Major Vineet Kumar
Founder and Global President CyberPeace
Agenda
Mitigating AI Risks & AI Safety Roundtable
OFFICIAL PRE-SUMMIT EVENT OF THE AI IMPACT SUMMIT 2026
18:00–18:05 PM
Welcome & Context Setting
Opening remarks
18:05 - 18:25 PM
Key Address
18:25 - 18:30 PM
Announcement
Announcement of the Global iSAFE Hackathon - Secure AI for Everyone (SAFE)
18:30–19:45 PM
Mapping the Challenges
Roundtable focused on identifying top risks —
• Agentic AI Security
• Mitigating the Risk of AI
Discussing the Solutions
Exchange of perspectives from participants on: –
Watermarking & provenance systems – AI safety engineering – Red-teaming andadversarial testing – Cross-sector collaboration and data transparency.
• Privacy implications of autonomous AI systems.
• How consent, data trails, and decision accountability evolve when AI acts on behalfof humans.
• Technical interventions: sandboxing, explainability logs, data-use transparency.
• Speakers from GDC, Academia and Startups
19:40 – 19:55 PM
Collaborative Actions & Redress Frameworks
19:55–20:00 PM
Summary & Commitments
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