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Dr. Varun Kapoor discusses the Importance of Cyber Security as there is a danger that cannot be seen, cause the threats become much more difficult to deal with. The unseen danger will always cause greater harm and will be more difficult to neutralise. This is the exact problem with the unseen dangers of cyberspace. He is throwing light upon the reasons why cyber security is a numero uno threat in the present day world and why awareness is the only key to security for anyone and everyone. Dr. Varun gives philosophical solutions that would bring changes in user behaviour and that is the ardent need of the hour. An IPS officer with 31 years of experience in national and international policing. Dr. Varun Kapoor has done an extensive work in the field of cyber security training, awareness & education for the past 11 years. He is the holder of 3 world records and 2 Honorary Doctorates in Cyber Security. Dr. Varun has also received numerous national and international awards. He is a columnist, researcher and author, an avid wildlifer and wildlife photographer, who has travelled more than a third of the world! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx