In cooperation with the Government Information Security Office, we will enable the best Slovenian young cyber talents to participate in the European Cyber Security Challenge, which will take place between September 13 and 17 in Vienna, Austria. The European Cyber Security Challenge was initiated by the European Union Agency for CyberSecurity in cooperation with 26 European countries, with the aim of promoting cybersecurity talent across Europe. We are convinced that Slovenian students also have great potential to compete with their peers at the international level. That is why we are a proud partner and organizer of this project for the second year in a row.

In preparation for the European Competition, we will organize a Bootcamp during the holidays, which will take place from 16 to 19 August in Portorož. We invited 20 students who performed the best in the Slovenian qualifications for the European Competition to the Bootcamp. Our aim is to share our knowledge and experience with other Slovenian companies and experts and to present to the participants the different forms of attacks and defenses of information systems. In addition to active learning and lectures, we will organize other activities to help participants get to know each other better. After the Bootcamp, the best individuals will have the opportunity to represent Slovenia at the European Cyber Security Competition in Vienna.

Our aim with this project is to encourage young people to gain knowledge and experience and to inspire them to start thinking about a career in information security. We aim to inspire as many young people as possible by organizing such activities and events for students, which is also important for the development of information security in the country. At the same time, we are aware of the importance of involving as many Slovenian companies in the field of cybersecurity as possible, who will help us to educate young people with their knowledge and experience. At this year’s Bootcamp we will be joined by experts and mentors from the Government Information Security Office and the Ministry of Defense, as well as representatives from ELES, CREAplus, and Viris.

For more information, visit https://kibertalent.si/. You can follow the Slovenian team’s success at the European competition on Twitter @CyberTeamSI.

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AWARE is an Erasmus+ (KA2) project, aiming to develop didactic approaches, methodologies, and curriculum content to develop cybersecurity awareness and competencies, as stated as a priority for the VET sector.

Results

Fostering development of digital skills and mindset requires a shift toward more interactive methods of instruction and new content where teachers serve as facilitators and coaches rather than lecturers.

1. AWARE Knowlefge Base

AWARE Knowledge Base will be a tailor-made modular content, providing an overview of the context of cybersecurity and its current and future relevance, covering relevant topics regarding raising awareness for digitalization and cyber security among VET learners and teachers.

2. AWARE Self-assessment Kit »Cyber-Guardian«

AWARE Self-assessment Kit “Cyber-Guardian”, will be an interactive online game, testing the cyber safety and awareness of VET teachers and learners, recognizing their behavioural patterns, and assessing the knowledge and skills gained through the Knowledge Base and the Masterclass.

3. AWARE Masterclass

AWARE Masterclass will be a thoughtfully designed learning resource, introducing methods for safely navigating the digital world to both VET teachers and VET learners, in a user-friendly, captivating and easily understandable way, by using a teaching method of storytelling.

Target groups

Direct:

• VET teachers.
• VET learners.

Indirect:

• Representatives of SMEs.
• European policy experts.
• European policy makers.
• National policy experts.
• National policy makers.

Main objectives

• To address digital transformation through digital readiness, resilience and capacity building, by developing innovative learning and teaching resources.
• To develop didactic methods, approaches, tools and content – and thus enhancing digital and cyber security skills and competences for the digital transformation, as it addresses the increased risks related to a more digitalised world in general, and more specifically, in relation to VET, digital transformation of the industry.
• To raise awareness, empower and equip participating organisations with basic knowledge in the field of cybersecurity.
• To raise awareness and educate on cybersecurity issues among VET learners and teachers related to the digital transformation of industry and organisations.
• To raise awareness and educate on cybersecurity issues among VET learners and teachers on individual level, in everyday life.
• To develop AWARE Knowledge Base, Masterclass and Self-assessment Kit to introduce VET teachers and learners with cybersecurity issues.
• To demonstrate the need for VET-business cooperation in order to enhance cybersecurity related competences of VET teachers and learners.
• To foster permeability of VET by encouraging VET learners to seek educational and career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity.
• To reach policy makers in order to strengthen the placement of cyber security in VET.

Partners at the project are Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije, SSRD d.o.o., Nefinia, Universidade de Aveiro, p-consulting.gr, SOŠIT, Taste Roots Societa Cooperativa, Wisamar in Eurosuccess.

Duration: 01/11/2021 – 01/11/2023

Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

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