The ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2025 highlights a growing demand for stronger cybersecurity capabilities across organizations, with increasing emphasis on skills development. To support this global need for practical cybersecurity expertise, OPSWAT Academy continues to expand its Scholarship Program, partnering with universities and educational institutions worldwide to strengthen the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
As part of this initiative, OPSWAT Academy today announced a new scholarship partnership with the University of Pannonia, Faculty of Information Technology in Hungary. The collaboration will provide students with access to industry-aligned cybersecurity training focused on protecting critical infrastructure.
The partnership with OPSWAT Academy strongly aligns with our strategic goal of advancing cybersecurity education and strengthening workforce readiness. By complementing our academic programs with industry-relevant knowledge and practical training, this collaboration helps bridge the gap between theoretical education and real-world cyber defense challenges.
Dr. Zoltán Süle
Dean of University of Pannonia
Courses offered through the scholarship are eligible for ISC2 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit submission, allowing participants to maintain globally recognized cybersecurity certifications while strengthening hands-on expertise to protect critical digital infrastructure.
The University of Pannonia is a leading higher education institution in Hungary, with its Faculty of Information Technology offering programs in computer science and software engineering where cybersecurity plays an important role across both education and research.
The faculty is also home to the Research and Development Center for Cyber Defense (RDCCD), which focuses on areas such as vulnerability analysis, cryptography, and digital forensics. Complementing this research focus, the CyberLab Cybersecurity Workshop provides students with hands-on experience and mentorship designed to strengthen practical cybersecurity skills.
Developing a strong security mindset early in a student’s learning journey is essential for building the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Our foundational cybersecurity training is designed to introduce key security principles, technologies, and threat landscapes in a structured, practice-oriented way. By complementing academic curricula, we aim to strengthen students’ understanding of critical infrastructure protection and prepare them for real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Irfan Shakeel
VP of Training and Certification Services, OPSWAT
To date, the OPSWAT Academy Scholarship Program has partnered with 21 institutions globally, empowering over 9,200 learners with cybersecurity training aligned to protecting critical infrastructure. OPSWAT Academy welcomes educational partners to join the program and help amplify its impact on the global cybersecurity workforce.
The University of Pannonia is a public higher education institution in Hungary recognized for its strong focus on applied research and industry collaboration. Through its programs in information technology, engineering, and related disciplines, the university prepares students to address real-world technological challenges and contribute to the advancement of digital innovation and cybersecurity.
OPSWAT Academy is a global cybersecurity training platform specializing in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Built on OPSWAT’s two decades of experience protecting global organizations, OPSWAT Academy translates real-world expertise into practical, hands-on training courses and industry-recognized certification pathways. Through immersive learning and programs eligible for ISC2 CPE credit submission, OPSWAT Academy equips learners worldwide with the skills needed to secure critical infrastructure and digital environments.
The partnership with OPSWAT Academy strongly aligns with our strategic goal of advancing cybersecurity education and strengthening workforce readiness. By complementing our academic programs with industry-relevant knowledge and practical training, this collaboration helps bridge the gap between theoretical education and real-world cyber defense challenges.
