7–9 Apr 2026
Jaarbeurs Supernova
Europe/Amsterdam timezone

Security Days Organisational Committee

Building a cybersecurity capability from scratch in Academia

9 Apr 2026, 10:00
25m
Mission 2 Room (Jaarbeurs Supernova)

Mission 2 Room

Jaarbeurs Supernova

Utrecht, Netherlands
Single Presentation (25 min) Presentations 2 The Art of Efficiency

Speaker

Łukasz Faber (AGH University of Kraków)

Description

Building a cybersecurity capability from scratch in an academic environment presents unique challenges and opportunities. Academia, with its open culture, diverse stakeholders, and limited resources, requires a tailored approach to cybersecurity that balances security, usability, and educational needs.

This presentation shares AGH University of Krakow’s firsthand experience in building an internal cybersecurity team, detailing the process from initial planning to operational execution. What problems have we encountered? What mistakes have we made? What successes do we have? These are the questions that will be answered here. Lessons learned from real-world implementations and strategies for continuous improvement will be highlighted, providing actionable guidance for institutions seeking to develop or enhance their cybersecurity posture, aligning with this year theme – “Securing Tomorrow Together”.

Author

Łukasz Faber (AGH University of Kraków)

Presentation materials