Expanding Cooperation with Academic Institutions

During the recently held CSEC Connect 2026 – Regional CERTs Cybersecurity Excellence Conference, the Cyber Security Excellence Centre (CSEC) further strengthened its cooperation with the academic community through the signing of new Memoranda of Understanding.

Agreements were signed with:

• International Burch University

• Polytechnic Faculty, University of Zenica

These partnerships represent an important step towards systematically linking academic institutions with practical cybersecurity needs. The cooperation aims to support the development of hands-on training models, enhance student competencies, and align study programmes with labour market demands and the evolving cyber threat landscape.

Through these partnerships, CSEC will focus on:

• developing practical cybersecurity training programmes for students

• supporting curriculum development and modernisation

• implementing joint projects, research, and capacity-building initiatives

• strengthening cooperation between academia, public institutions, and industry

At the same time, CSEC is continuing discussions with additional higher education institutions, including:

• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Computing, University of Mostar

• International University of Sarajevo (IUS)

• University of Bihać

These efforts build on the existing cooperation with the University “Džemal Bijedić” in Mostar, contributing to the gradual development of a network of academic partners committed to strengthening cybersecurity capacity in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region.

Strengthening cooperation with universities remains a key pillar of CSEC’s long-term vision - building a sustainable, skilled, and resilient cybersecurity ecosystem grounded in knowledge, practical skills, and cross-sector collaboration.