Inauguration of the CYBEREDU project at the Silesian University of Technology
The Silesian University of Technology is implementing the project "Improving cybersecurity competences of staff of universities, research and scientific institutes" – CYBEREDU – as part of the task commissioned by the Minister of Science and Higher Education.
The inauguration of the CYBEREDU project will take place on September 2nd, 2026, at the Education and Congress Centre of the Silesian University of Technology with the participation of participants and numerous guests representing the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and universities.
The project is a response to new legal, organisational, and technical requirements resulting from the provisions on the national cybersecurity system, including the implementation of Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council, known as the NIS2 Directive. The aim of the project is to support entities of the higher education and science system in preparing to perform duties related to cybersecurity management, risk management, ensuring business continuity, responding to incidents, and building and maintaining an Information Security Management System.
The higher education and science sector is a very important element of the country's cybersecurity. Entities in this sector process significant data resources, conduct scientific and research activities, maintain extensive IT infrastructure, carry out teaching and administrative tasks, and cooperate with domestic and foreign partners. Cybersecurity is thus becoming one of the conditions for the uninterrupted performance of public tasks, protection of research results, protection of personal data, ensuring the continuity of education and the security of the entire academic community.
One of the tasks of the implemented project is to organize specialized training in the field of cybersecurity consisting of six stationary meetings in five locations (Silesian University of Technology, AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, University of Warsaw and Gdańsk University of Technology) and numerous materials available online. Over 300 participants from all over Poland registered for the training.
CYBEREDU project inauguration program, September 2nd, 2026, Educational and Congress Centre of the Silesian University of Technology, 18B, Konarskiego Street, Gliwice
09:00-10:00
· Paweł Kasprowski, project manager: Opening of the meeting, welcome of guests and brief information about the project
· Marek Pawełczyk, His Magnificence Rector of the Silesian University of Technology: Welcoming the participants on behalf of the University
· Michał Doligalski, Director of the Department of Innovation and Development, Ministry of Science and Higher Education: Welcome on behalf of the Ministry
· Dariusz Szostek, University of Silesia: Information about the entire project, including the section on report preparation
10:00-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-12:00
· Jarosław Homa, CISO, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity Centre of the Silesian University of Technology: "Cybersecurity in the science and higher education environment – introduction to the CYBEREDU project"
o presentation of the CYBEREDU project, its objectives and substantive scope,
o the place of "Cybersecurity Basics" in the entire training cycle,
o basic concepts related to cybersecurity and information security,
o the specificity of the academic environment from the point of view of cybersecurity,
o confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity, and accountability,
o university in the national and European cybersecurity ecosystem,
o a brief introduction to the regulatory environment: KSC/NIS2, KRI and RODO.
12:00-13:30 Lunch
Beginning of the specialist part for training participants and any interested parties
13:30-15:00
· Jarosław Homa. “What are we protecting? Key University Resources and the Contemporary Cyber Threat Landscape
15:00-15:30 Coffee break
15:30-17:00
· Jarosław Homa. "Humans in the Cybersecurity System – Social Engineering, Responsibility and Security Culture"
For more information about the event, please visit the PROJECT WEBSITE.
