CYBERSECURITY: JDU EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME ACCREDITED BY DTTI INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION

At the Faculty of Science & Technology of Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, within the Department of Contemporary Security Issues, an innovative online course “Digital Shield” dedicated to cybersecurity in the academic environment has been developed.

The programme has received accreditation from the international Deep-Tech Talent Initiative (DTTI) and has been classified at Level 4 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Participants who complete the course receive a COLOURS Alliance digital badge confirming their acquired skills.

The course authors are JDU staff: dr Jacek Copik, dr Rafał Głębocki, dr Marta Kaczyńska, mgr Robert Nowakowski, and mgr Dariusz Walczak.

Key information about the course:

• Title: Digital Shield: Deep-Tech Strategies for Cyber Threat Prevention
• Field: cybersecurity, information technology
• Language: English
• Format: online, available continuously
• Duration: 60 hours
• Target group: JDU academic community and the COLOURS Alliance
• Certificate: Digital badge
• Prerequisites: none; the course is open to all interested participants

The course is available to Jan Dlugosz University students and staff, as well as members of the COLOURS Alliance, via the eNauka platform in the category:
https://enauka.ujd.edu.pl/course/index.php?categoryid=717 

Direct link to the course:
https://bit.ly/jdu-colours-digital-shield 

The course combines practical knowledge with real-world threat scenarios in the academic environment. Participants learn to recognise phishing attempts, protect data, apply best security practices in research and administration, and respond effectively to digital incidents.

Deep-Tech Talent Initiative (DTTI)
The Deep-Tech Talent Initiative (DTTI) is a flagship programme of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) aimed at developing deep-tech competencies across Europe. Launched in 2022 and running until the end of 2025, the initiative aims to train one million people in deep-tech fields.

It addresses the growing skills gap while supporting the digital and green transformation. The programme is targeted at high school students (with special attention to young women), university students, and adult workers seeking to upskill in new technologies.

The DTTI platform provides courses prepared by EIT and partners, funding and development support for educational materials, as well as a community of “pledgers” who jointly build the European innovation ecosystem.

Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa participates in the initiative - more information can be found here:
https://www.eitdeeptechtalent.eu/the-pledge/meet-the-pledgers/jan-dlugosz-university-in-czestochowa/ 

The “Digital Shield” course is also listed among the recommended courses by DTTI:
https://www.eitdeeptechtalent.eu/courses/educational-program-digital-shield-deep-tech-strategies-for-cyber-threat-prevention/ 

Why participate in the course?
JDU’s participation in DTTI stems from the urgent need to strengthen cybersecurity competencies within academia, which is increasingly the target of cyberattacks. The “Digital Shield” course is directed at this group - students, researchers, and administrative staff.

The course materials clearly demonstrate that “Digital Shield: Deep-Tech Strategies for Cyber Threat Prevention” was designed in direct response to current market needs. It covers the identification of threats, application of modern technologies to protect digital infrastructure, as well as legal and managerial aspects of cybersecurity.

Participation in the course enables learners to gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills highly valued by employers. Considering the rapidly changing IT landscape, this is a unique opportunity for professional growth and better preparation for working in environments where cybersecurity is a key factor.