EUAM Ukraine Forges Digital Defenders by Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Training
August 13, 2024
Between July and September 2023, the world faced 3,255 cyberattacks and operations, averaging an alarming 28.3 attacks per day. This statistic is both impressive and terrifying, especially considering recent events in Ukraine, where cyberattacks have become a weapon of choice. To bolster the preparedness of first-line cybersecurity responders from Ukrainian law enforcement agencies, the continuous development of cadets and staff from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA) universities is imperative.
From August 6-8, EUAM Ukraine’s experts visited Odesa to conduct specialized cybersecurity training for twenty cadets of the Odesa State MoIA University. Dragos-Gabriel Dima, EUAM Adviser, led an intensive program aimed at equipping cadets with the skills needed to defend against cyber threats and attacks. The curriculum integrated best European practices, techniques, methods, and real-world scenarios, focusing on information security, disaster recovery, and business continuity during cybersecurity incidents or offensive attacks on critical infrastructures.
Dima emphasized the broader implications of cybersecurity, stating, “For you as future investigators, it is important to understand that cybersecurity is not only about system or technical specifications. To be successful in this area you need to get out from the comfort zone, change your mindset, embrace and foster a cybersecurity culture toward the new multi threats coming from cyberspace.”
Over the course of three days, cadets engaged in interactive sessions, blending theoretical lessons with practical exercises. They learned the fundamentals and basic concepts of cybersecurity and the impact of cyberattacks on society.
The training program was further enriched by an online lecture titled “Investigating Social Engineering Crimes,” conducted by an expert from the Romanian National Directorate on Cybersecurity. With a background as a team leader investigating complex cybercrimes, the expert shared valuable insights from one of Europe’s key players in cybersecurity.
The training was closed by police colonel Dmytro Schvets, University Rector, and Anders Johansen, Head of EUAM Odesa Field Office. “In today’s Ukraine, the importance of cybersecurity knowledge and skills for future police officers cannot be overstated. As digital threats evolve, our defenders must be equipped to protect not only our physical borders but also our digital infrastructure. Empowering law enforcement with cutting-edge cybersecurity training is essential to ensuring the safety and resilience of our society,” highlighted Johansen addressing the cadets.
EUAM Ukraine will continue its cooperation with MoIA universities and law enforcement agencies to jointly create a robust cybersecurity culture, ensuring they are equipped to face the challenges of both the present and the future.
