Building Youth Communities for Cybersecurity through Competitions, 12 April 2024, Webinar

The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), supported by the European Cyber Security Community (ECCO), announces the forthcoming webinar by the Community Group on Skills that will take place on 12 April 2024 at 12:00 – 13:00.

The ECCO project, in collaboration with ECSO and the EU funded projects on Competence Centres, has established a Community Group on Skills to exchange on skills-related topics that may be of interest to and complement the work of the ECCC and NCCs.

This webinar will feature esteemed speakers sharing their expertise on the engagement of young people in cybersecurity:

• Jens Myrup Pedersen, Aalborg University, will discuss strategies for engaging youth in cybersecurity competitions, fostering community-building, and showcasing educational and career pathways.
• Birgy Lorenz, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), will share insights into efforts to include girls in IT and cybersecurity in Estonia, addressing challenges and integrating gamified interventions.
• Joe Pichlmayr, CyberSecurityAustria CSA, will delve into the AustriaCyberSecurityChallenge (ACSC) and its role in talent development and education, shedding light on its impact on Austria's security ecosystem.

Registration:

The virtual event is free and open to everybody. It will be held through Webex.

Register here to attend: https://europeancybersecurityorganisation-mzu.my.webex.com/weblink/regi…

Agenda:

• 12h00-12h05 Welcome and introductory remarks (Nina Olesen, ECCO)
• 12h05-12h20 Best practice case from DK (Jens Myrup Pedersen, Aalborg University)
• 12h20-12h35 Best practice case from AT (Joe Pichlmayr, CyberSecurityAustria)
• 12h35-12h50 Best practice case from EE (Birgy Lorenz, TalTech)
• 12h50-13h00 Q&A
• 13h00 Close of webinar

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this crucial discussion! We look forward to your active participation and contribution to strengthening Europe's cybersecurity landscape.