Cybersecurity Workshop
The Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) is a comprehensive knowledge mobilization program aimed at addressing the critical issue of cybersecurity resiliency on a broader scale founded by Professor Arash Habibi Lashkari at the School of Information Technology in York. It operates under the premise that tackling cybersecurity challenges effectively requires creating efficient and relevant tools in collaboration with industry partners. The program aims to promote public education and awareness, making cybersecurity knowledge digestible, understandable, and accessible to a broad audience. UCS supports and educates various stakeholders, including IT systems and cybersecurity students, academics, researchers, developers, and industry professionals. Furthermore, it sought to disseminate research findings in a user-friendly to engage with the broader community and foster cybersecurity literacy.
The recent two-day collaborative cybersecurity workshop between the Behaviour-Centric Cybersecurity Center (BCCC) at York, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), and Kobe University of Japan represented a concrete manifestation of the UCS program’s mission and played essential roles including:
1. Knowledge Dissemination: The workshops effectively disseminated fundamental cybersecurity knowledge and raised awareness among participants. They provided a platform for sharing insights, best practices, and the latest developments in the field.
2. Collaboration and Networking: The workshops brought together diverse participants, including experts, students, professionals, and the general public. This fostered collaboration, networking, and exchanging ideas, contributing to a more inclusive and informed cybersecurity community.
3. Practical Learning: The hands-on nature of the workshops allowed participants to gain practical skills and experience. This practicality was essential for individuals to apply cybersecurity principles effectively in real-world scenarios.