Cybersecurity Awareness Event at GTU

The Faculty of Informatics and Control Systems at Georgian Technical University is participating in a cybersecurity awareness campaign. The event aims to inform students and university staff about modern cyber threats, build practical digital security skills, and strengthen a culture of protecting personal and university information.

Students from the Faculty of Informatics and Control Systems met with representatives from the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) of the Digital Governance Agency’s (DGA) Cybersecurity Department.

They introduced students to current cyber threats, practical information-protection methods, and the fundamental rules of cyber hygiene. The meeting included an educational quiz, and the winners received symbolic prizes.

According to the Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Control Systems at GTU, cybersecurity includes measures to protect information systems, networks, software, and digital data from unauthorized access, damage, theft, and other cyber threats.

It is founded on ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. As Taliko Zhvania states, cybersecurity is especially important to a modern university because educational and research processes, electronic communication, academic resources, and personal data increasingly depend on digital infrastructure.

As the Dean states, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Under Georgia’s cybersecurity strategy and action plan, the Digital Governance Agency conducts annual educational activities to raise public awareness of cybersecurity issues. Taliko Zhvania said Georgian Technical University participates in this series of events annually.

„Common cyber threats include phishing—attempts to deceive users and steal their data through fake messages—as well as unauthorized account access, malware, and data blocking for ransom. Protection against such threats requires not only technical security mechanisms but also user awareness and responsible behavior. A single vulnerable account or a thoughtless click on a suspicious link can jeopardize both an individual user’s data and the university’s information systems.

Faculty administration, academic staff, and students all play a significant role in ensuring cybersecurity. To protect the university’s digital resources, use strong, unique passwords; enable multi-factor authentication; regularly update software; back up important data; and properly define access rights when sharing information. Also verify suspicious emails, unknown links, and attachments; safeguard university accounts; and immediately notify the responsible parties of any potential cyber incident.

Deepening cybersecurity knowledge will help establish a secure digital environment at the university, protect academic and personal information, and foster responsible digital behavior among students”.

 – Professor Taliko Zhvania