Deep-Tech Talent Initiative (DTTI)

Digital Shield: Safeguarding Academia in the Digital Age

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, academic environments are prime targets for cyber threats. “Digital Shield” is an innovative educational program designed specifically for universities and research institutions. The course empowers you, whether you are a lecturer, student, or administrative professional, to recognize and respond to cyber risks with confidence.

Through engaging modules, you will:

• Identify and avoid online scams and phishing attempts common in academic settings.

• Protect sensitive data, both personal and institutional.

• Implement best practices for digital security across platforms and devices.

• Respond effectively to incidents to minimize damage and recover quickly.

• Participate in the Digital Shield Community - an online forum.
  
  Recent forum discussions:

1. Building Cyber Resilience in Education: Lessons, Frameworks, and Strategies for the Age of AI-Driven Threats.
2. Anthropic Report: AI Used as Both Consultant and Operator in Cyberattacks – What Does This Mean for AI Safety?
3. AI in CyberOps: From Speed and Scale to New Skills and Governance Challenges

Course Info:

• Open access: Yes
• Deep-Tech fields: Cybersecurity & Data Protection
• Duration (hours): 60
• Certificate provided: Yes - Digital Badge
• EQF level: 4
• Target group: Undergraduate-level learners, Postgraduate-level learners, Professional development learners, Life-long learners
• Skills addressed: Cybersecurity; Apply cybersecurity measures; Identify security threats; Implement ICT security policies

“Digital Shield” combines practical knowledge with real-world scenarios tailored to the academic context. The course is accessible, interactive, and available in multiple formats (text, audio, video) to suit your learning style.

The "Digital Shield" educational program is classified as a level 4 qualification in the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). It has received the Deep-Tech Talent Initiative  Quality Check.

Upon successful completion of the "Digital Shield" educational program, you will receive a digital badge as official recognition of your achievement. The badge can be used to document your participation and newly acquired skills in your professional or academic portfolio. See the example - https://bit.ly/digital-shield-badge

The "Digital Shield" educational program authors (in alphabetical order):

• Dr. Jacek Copik
• Dr. Rafał Głębocki
• Dr. Marta Kaczyńska
• Robert Nowakowski MA
• Dariusz Walczak MA

Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Faculty of Science and Technology.

Let's protect the digital environment together!

Use the following link to join the "Digital Shield" growing academic community committed to proactive digital protection and help safeguard the future of research, teaching, and learning:

https://bit.ly/dtti-jdu-digital-shield-log-in

Information on how to join - if you are:

• A JDU USOS user, please log in using your account credentials.
• As a new user, please create an account and follow the standard instructions.

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