About the institution

The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (TUCN) is an « Advanced Research and Education » institution recognized nationally and internationally. It consists of twelve faculties offering bachelor, master, doctoral, and life-long learning programs across diverse fields, from engineering to social sciences. TUCN values international collaboration, with over 400 inter-university agreements and numerous student exchanges. Research is a top priority at TUCN, with work spanning global challenges like information and communications technology (ICT), artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, renewable energy, robotics, and nanomaterials. Strongly connected to industry, TUCN maintains over 350 contracts with socio-economic stakeholders and is an active member of 16 cluster-type associations.

About the program

The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (TUCN) is launching an interdisciplinary, Google.org-funded “Cybersecurity Seminars” series aimed at enhancing the technical proficiency of students, while also promoting cybersecurity awareness in the local community. This initiative is led by the Departments of Automation, Computer Science and Communication, offering courses in areas such as cryptography, network security, ethical hacking, and cyber risk management. Our hands-on approach involves direct engagement with local community organizations (LCOs) such as SMEs, public institutions, and non-profits, equipping them with practical cybersecurity strategies. These seminars are designed to create lasting educational impacts by bridging academic expertise with real-world cybersecurity challenges