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OUR OFFER

Why should you care about cybersecurity?

The number of cyberattacks is steadily increasing. In 2021, an increase of 50% was recorded globally.

The average cost of a cyberattack per company is $4.35 million (according to the IBM Security report).

58% of companies in Poland reported at least one incident involving a security breach, while 33% of companies saw an increase in the intensity of cyberattack attempts.

According to the latest report by CERT Polska, in 2022 the number of registered incidents increased by more than 34% compared to the previous year. CERT Polska recorded 25,625 incidents classified as phishing, accounting for 64% of all incidents handled.

The establishment of the Cybersecurity Centre, as a supporting unit of AGH, is a response to the multiplying cyber threats. By integrating AGH's resources and projects, and educational, service and R&D activities, as well as national and international cooperation, we support a cyber-secure future.

TO WHOM ARE WE ADDRESSING OUR OFFER? 

  • Building R&D&I project consortia
  • Implementation of educational projects
  • Cybersecurity services for universities, e.g. within the Security Operations Centre (SOC AGH)
  • International knowledge transfer and capacity development
  • Training and support for staff and cybersecurity professionals in competence building
  • Cybersecurity products and services for Local Government Units
  • Cybersecurity audits
  • Training and courses for employees
  • Development of technological innovations in cooperation with AGH
  • Cooperation with the university concerning courses in the area of cybersecurity
  • Expert advice and support
  • Participation in joint project undertakings
  • Reports, expert opinions, recommendations
  • Cybersecurity verification of technologies
  • Secure development environment based on university resources
  • Support in technological validation of the idea/product
  • Training and support in raising funds/grants
  • Technology partnerships for product development
  • Expert cooperation - articles, interviews, comments
  • Analyses, expert opinions and reports on cybersecurity
  • Presentations and participation in debates
  • Organisation and co-organisation of conferences and industry events
  • Training, courses and postgraduate studies
  • Mentoring programmes for students 
  • Recruitment and educational events in cooperation with companies
  • Support for women in the area of cybersecurity, at all stages of their career (Women4Cyber Poland)
  • Implementation of educational, mentoring and awareness projects, including social campaigns

Are you interested in our offer? Contact us!
cybercentrum@agh.edu.pl

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CYBERSECURITY SERVICES

The international exchange of knowledge, monitoring of threats and trends in the area of cybersecurity, and cooperation with AGH engineers allow the university to provide services that ensure a competitive advantage and protection against threats.

  • Security Operations Center (SOC) services, such as: 
    • Vulnerability assessment  
    • Penetration testing  
    • Anomaly detection  
    • Incident response  
    • Cybersecurity management  
    • Processing of large amounts of data from network and endpoint devices for security monitoring purposes 
  • Cooperation of cybersecurity specialists in the development of technical competence, also in the area of technological innovation for SOCs: 
    • Automatic attack detection  
    • New analytics techniques  
    • Application security  
    • Security of local and wide area networks  
    • Security of cloud and IoT technologies 
  • Cooperation with the commercial sector (protection of units without adequate human and technical resources, competence base) 
  • Customised products and services  
  • Access to the latest tools, infrastructure and EDTs (Emerging and Disruptive Technologies) 

TRAINING AND STUDIES

Companies and institutions are facing a shortage of cybersecurity professionals. Across the EU, the workforce gap in this industry is around 200,000, globally 2.7 million. The answer is both to create university programs in cybersecurity and to facilitate further education and retraining of employees through training and courses.

CHECK OUT AGH'S EDUCATIONAL OFFER IN THE AREA OF CYBERSECURITY:

Cybersecurity - undergraduate and graduate studies 

Cybersecurity in practice – postgraduate studies

Training and courses

We also organise commissioned courses and training tailored to individual needs.

    • Courses and programmes related to the topic of network and ICT systems security  
    • Training with specialised software on attribution, cyber threat intelligence and zero-day  
    • Training aimed at developing digital skills in the area of cybersecurity for local governments and the commercial sector 
    • Cybersecurity and anti-cybercrime training for:  
      • Representatives of key economic sectors  
      • Expert witnesses  
      • State officials  
      • State administration  
      • Critical infrastructure entities 

    We build awareness and public responsibility in the area of cybersecurity through education:  

    • Mentoring programmes for students in cooperation with the commercial sector  
    • Educational and mentoring programmes for women at all stages of their careers (Polish chapter of Women4Cyber)  
    • Implementation of educational, mentoring and awareness projects and social campaigns 

    R+D+I PROJECTS (Research, Development, Innovation)

    We carry out innovative research, development and innovation projects in the field of cybersecurity. We form project consortia with universities and entities in Poland and abroad under EU programmes (Horizon Europe, DEP, FENG), as well as dedicated CapTech programmes. We cooperate with the commercial sector by combining the scientific and programming resources and project experience of AGH with the needs and capabilities of business.

    • A project consortium of technical universities for building the Security Operation Centre (SOCCER), providing services to the academic sector, public administrations and SMEs under the European Commission’s Digital Europe Programme
    • Cooperation with the public and private sector in R&D and deployment projects in the field of cybersecurity
    • Exchange of knowledge and experience in the development of practical solutions and tools in the areas of attribution, CTI, cyber range and zero-day
    • Research in the field of attribution and zero-day, allowing the development of new methods, tools and courses of action
    • International cooperation with academic institutions and centres

    CONSULTING

    AGH's team of cybersecurity experts provides consultancy to companies and institutions in the areas of risk assessment, technological, technical and regulatory challenges.

    • Risk assessment (related to internal and external actors)
    • Vulnerability testing, identification of potential threats and weaknesses
    • Incident preparedness assessment and recommendations
    • Alignment of the company's cybersecurity system with current legal requirements, regulations and recommendations, at national and European level
    • Protection of data and sensitive information
    • Verification of network and application security
    • Examination of vulnerabilities and security gaps
    • Consultancy on the implementation of cybersecurity tools and solutions
    • Security assessment of IoT (Internet of Things) devices and SCADA systems
    • Investment in the company's/institution's cybersecurity system

    INNOVATION ACCELERATOR

    We support local and national innovation and entrepreneurship in the cybersecurity sector, including the development of attribution, CTI, cyber range and zero-day tools and solutions. We are particularly committed to supporting startups and spin-offs using and creating dual-use technologies for cybersecurity and cyber resilience.

    • Technological mentoring
      Our experts provide support and guidance to help create robust security solutions 
    • Development environment based on university resources
      We provide the right tools and infrastructure to effectively develop and test spin-offs, start-ups and companies  
    • Support for the technological validation of the idea/product
      We help startups through the process of verification and testing their technologies to ensure they are effective and meet market expectations  
    • Provision of training on fundraising/grants
      We identify methods of obtaining funding, from both the public and private sectors, to enable the development and scaling of new projects  
    • Technology partnerships for further and long-term product development
      We seek to establish strategic partnerships with other research institutions, companies and organisations to jointly develop innovative solutions  

    We collaborate with, among others, the AGH Centre for Security Technologies, InnoAGH, the AGH Technology Transfer Centre, the AGH Faculty of Computer Science and the #CyberMadeInPoland Cluster.

    REPORTS AND ANALYSES

    Our publications are based on research and analysis to better understand the risks and make informed decisions on cybersecurity. We provide recommendations and suggestions for comprehensive action. We undertake both original studies and collaborative publications.

    • Latest threats in cyberspace, analysis of the current cybersecurity system in Poland and worldwide
    • Research into attacks and incidents, case studies of cyberattacks on various sectors of the economy
    • Analysis of trends and the future of cybersecurity - strategies, forecasts and recommendations for development
    • Research and forecast for the cybersecurity market in Poland and abroad
    • Disinformation and hybrid threats
    • Analysis of cybersecurity regulations and legal requirements (e.g. NIS2 directive)
    • Data protection regulations and standards (e.g. RODO, GDPR)
    • National and European cybersecurity regime, including initiatives of the EC, ENISA, European Parliament
    • NATO activities and strategies in the field of cybersecurity
    • Faces of cyber warfare - threats, techniques, dual-use technologies, opportunities and challenges for the Polish defence industry
    • Cyber capacity building - transfer of knowledge and capabilities to developing countries
    • Digital Three Seas initiatives
    • Cyber-secure 5G and 6G infrastructure
    • Innovation, role of start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises in cybersecurity

    MEDIA AND EVENTS

    Our team of experts is ready to share their knowledge and experience. Our ongoing commitment to identifying cyber threats and developing innovative solutions makes us the perfect partner for media and events looking for reliable sources and experts.

    • Interviews, participation in programmes/broadcast, expert commentary on the latest cyber threats, incidents, regulations and trends
    • Presentations and speeches at conferences and industry events on the latest research, trends and best practices in cybersecurity
    • Publications and analysis: we produce reports, analysis and research in the field of cybersecurity, which can be a valuable source of information for the media and event participants
    • Graphic and multimedia materials based on current data, such as infographics, presentations, data visualisations, videos, etc., which can enrich media coverage and presentations at events