9–13 Jun 2025
Brighton, UK
Europe/London timezone

Cybersecurity in Schools: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Hats

10 Jun 2025, 14:00
1h 30m
Studio Theatre

Studio Theatre

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Single Presentation - 25 min Cybersecurity in Schools: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Hats Digital Inclusion

Speakers

Dona Lolić (CARNET - CERT.hr) Dunja Ivković (CARNET - Croatian Academic and Research Network)

Description

As digitalization accelerates, so do cyber threats, highlighting the need for diverse talent in cybersecurity. ZoomIn4PinkHats - ZI4PH project, funded by the GÉANT Innovation Programme 2024, addressed these challenges through gamification, mentorship, and peer-to-peer learning methods. This presentation will highlight activities, research and project results conducted over six months in Croatian schools, focusing on bridging the workforce and gender gap in cybersecurity. This initiative would hopefully inspire shaping a more inclusive and resilient cybersecurity future, fostering diverse talent and innovation in the field.

Primary authors

Dona Lolić (CARNET - CERT.hr) Dunja Ivković (CARNET - Croatian Academic and Research Network)

Presentation materials