About the institution

RTU is a modern internationally recognized university. It is the only polytechnic university in Latvia and the largest university in the country – it educates and trains almost 15 thousand students. RTU provides high quality education, but also conducts advanced research and ensures innovation and technology transfer, practically implementing scientific discoveries. In the faculties of RTU it is possible to obtain high quality education not only in engineering, but also in social sciences and humanities. Study programs implemented by RTU have been positively evaluated by international experts and are officially accredited. RTU is constantly developing its infrastructure by constructing a campus on Ķīpsala Island. On completion, the campus will be the most advanced engineering study centre in the Baltic Region.

About the program

The aim of the project is to train 200 students in cybersecurity over two years, who will consolidate their knowledge through internships in Latvian regions and by providing support to companies with limited resources. The project targets students from disadvantaged and under-represented groups in cyber security, such as students from the regions and women, thus promoting opportunities for young people to work in a well-paid sector in the future. The project will provide new cybersecurity education programs in different formats for management, education, and computer science students. It includes six new study courses: Cybersecurity Management, Cybersecurity Education, Cybersecurity Incident Management, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity Architecture and Cybersecurity internship. The project also aims to create a MOOC for cybersecurity awareness. Graduates will participate in internships, providing tailored cybersecurity services to enhance their practical skills and support local communities.