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PROJECT NEWS
The meeting
of the project partners
in University of Aveiro
28-04-2025
The objectives of the meeting were:
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Discussion of Methodology for modules design
Cooperation between universities is a great opportunity to improve the quality of education, create innovative study programs, and enrich the student experience. To achieve the best results, it is important to choose the right methodologies and strategies. We will use hMOOCs, Federated Education and Challenge-based learning methodologies to implement the Cybersecurity digital curriculum.
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Identification of Cybersecurity curricular
The general objectives of a cybersecurity study program are to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding necessary to protect information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Knowledge and understanding: Fundamental Cybersecurity Concepts, Threat Landscape, Security Technologies and Tools, Security Standards, and Best Practices. Skills and abilities: Risk Assessment and Management, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Management, Security Auditing and Compliance, Network Security, Data Protection and Privacy, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Communication, and Teamwork.
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Development of modules and digitalization
The Cybersecurity Study Programs courses are based on the MOOCs methodology and use CBL and sandbox approaches. Materials for each module will be available online https://www.cyberchallenge-erasmus.eu/. The learning material format of all courses is designed according to the MOOC methodology: video lectures, readings and resources, quizzes and assessments, discussion forums, exercises in sandbox, challenge-based projects.
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Piloting, Quality assurance
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Federated Cybersecurity tools sandbox implementation and scenarios for students' practices
Developing a Federated Cybersecurity Lab based on the tools sandbox offers a few advantages and benefits. Intelligent technologies enable the creation of cybersecurity training material and simulations within the Federated Cybersecurity Lab. These simulations can be based on real-world cyber threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities. They also provide learners with hands-on experience identifying and mitigating security risks in a safe and controlled environment. Labs can facilitate experiential learning, allowing users to interact with cutting-edge security tools, technologies, and methods. Through practical exercises, labs, and scenarios, participants gain practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills essential for effective cybersecurity practice.
The online meeting
of the project partners
20-03-2025
The objectives of the meeting were to discuss quality management and results dissemination plans for the project implementation. The progress and problems of the implementation of WP2 and WP3 and the preparation for the TPM in Portugal were also discussed:
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It was presented the project's Quality Assurance Plan, proposed logo and project website. After discussions, the plan was generally approved. The quality assurance plan has been published in the project document repository.
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It was presented the project results Dissemination plan, sustainability and exploitation principles. After discussions, documents were generally approved. Documents were published in the project document repository.
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WP2 and WP3 implementation progress, problems were discussed. Reports R2.1. “Design of a methodology for modules design and template for challenges identification”, R2.2. “Identification of Cybersecurity curricular” and R3.1. “Federated Cybersecurity tools sandbox implementation and scenarios for student’s practices” were presented. Reports have been published in the project website.
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The agenda and preparations for the TPM in Portugal were presented and discussed. It was agreed to organize the TPM in Aveiro on 28-04-2025
The online meeting
of the project partners
30-01-2025
The goal of the meeting is to review the R3.1 report, plan R3.2, review the time plan and discuss all other related business.
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Presentation of the R3.1 by Raimundas Matulevičius. No feedback was given; the participants accepted the report.
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Discussion of the contents of the R3.2 “Lab design and implementation”. It also included a discussion on the design of the CYBERCHALLENGE Federated Lab Capital and Federated Cybersecurity Education Environments (led by Raimundas Matulevicičius).
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Review of the time plan and agreement of the follow-up steps (led by Algimantas Venčkauskas)
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Planning of the CYBERCHALLENGE meeting on the 14th November (after the NordSec 2025 conference) in Tartu, Estonia.
On January 9, 2025, Kaunas University of Technology hosted a "Good Practice Sharing Event on International Projects Coordinated by KTU", where prof. Algimantas Venčkauskas shared his experience in implementing the project "Challenges Solving in Cybersecurity Study Program" (CYBERCHALLENGE), the challenges that have arisen, and the main results that have been achieved.
The online meeting
of the project partners
18-12-2024
The second meeting of the project partners took place online.
The goal of the meeting is to discussion of the implementation of WP2 and WP3 activities and emerging challenges, review the time plan and discuss all other related business.
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It was presented the proposed contents of the reports R2.1, R2.2, R2.3, curriculum and course description templates. Partners provided their comments and agreed on the content and templates of the reports. There is also a discussion about the requirements for MOOC course content and which virtual learning platforms to use for digitizing courses. It was agreed on minimum requirements for MOOC courses. All universities use Moodle to digitize their courses, so it was agreed to digitize the project's lessons using the Moodle platform.
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It was presented the main ideas and problems of creating a Federated Cybersecurity Laboratory. The main idea is that in the Federal Laboratory, partners provide access to their universities' virtual laboratories. The main problems are how to implement the Federal Laboratory's single point of access platform (Laboratory Capital) and how to ensure cybersecurity of the use of university laboratories.
The partners presented users access management tools used by their universities. Universities strictly adhere to their cybersecurity policies and restrict access to external users.
Therefore, it was agreed to implement flexible access control schemes. The federal laboratory capital is implemented through the project website. User access is managed at two levels:
1) Access to the System is granted using a Google account or a user email account, which is approved by the Capital Administrator.
2) Access to university resources, the Moodle platform, and Virtual Labs is managed according to the security policies established by each university, through university access control measures.
The online meeting
of the project partners
22-11-2024
The first meeting of the project partners took place online.
Discussed questions according to the agenda leading partners moderated the discussion on the results to be implemented designs and the deadlines. The following topics were discussed:
Project management implementation:
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Signing bilateral partnership agreements
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Online partnership meetings
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Monitoring and evaluation of the project activities (minutes, reports)
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Quality assurance plan development
Development of Cybersecurity study programme:
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Design of a methodology and template
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Identification of Cybersecurity study curricular
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Development and digitalization
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Piloting
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Quality assurance
Development Federated Cyber Security Lab:
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Federated Cybersecurity tools sandbox implementation and scenarios for students practices
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Lab design and implementation
Development Challenge - based learning scenarios for studies in the lab and integration into study programme:
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Scenarios design
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Scenarios integration into study process
The project started!
The CYBERCHALLENGE project started on 1st of September, 2024!
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