Limassol, Cyprus. The Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday announced that students in Limassol recently participated in a cybersecurity initiative under its “The Young Ask and Provide Solutions” programme, focusing on threats to critical infrastructure.
Programme focus and student participation
The bank said the programme continues to run successfully, engaging young people in real-world challenges related to digital security and resilience. According to the bank, “the new generation of Limassol demonstrated its ability to respond to modern challenges by actively taking part in the initiative focused on cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure”.
Workshops and simulated scenarios
The bank said students were asked to confront realistic cyberattack scenarios, developing ideas and approaches that it said highlighted their creativity, responsibility and technological readiness. According to the bank, 60 students from all secondary schools in Limassol took part in an experiential workshop simulating the management of cyberattacks on national critical infrastructure.
Partners and venue
The bank said it organised the latest action in collaboration with the Education Ministry and non-profit association TechIsland, focusing on resilience, response and prevention of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. It said the event was delivered through SupportCY, the bank’s volunteerism and support platform, in cooperation with the KIOS Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation at the University of Cyprus. The bank added that the initiative took place in a specially configured space at its Limassol regional offices.
Outputs and public awareness work
The bank said that through group work, students discussed methods and measures for preventing and addressing cyber threats and attacks, while also designing public awareness ideas and developing practical approaches applicable at both local and national level.
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