OPSWAT Academy, a global leader in cybersecurity training for critical infrastructure protection, proudly announces its newest scholarship program partner: the University of Sarajevo’s Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security Studies – Department of Security Studies. This partnership builds on our existing collaboration with Results Consulting d.o.o., reinforcing our shared commitment to advancing cybersecurity capabilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Together, we aim to support students' readiness for the cybersecurity workforce by providing access to hands-on, industry-recognized training in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cybersecurity.
As the demand for digital resilience grows globally, the scholarship supports students in developing practical skills and deeper engagement with cybersecurity topics, enhancing their preparedness for real-world career opportunities in critical infrastructure protection.
Our partnership with OPSWAT Academy represents a great alignment with our mission to provide modern, practice-oriented education in the field of security studies. This collaboration enhances our institutional capacity to address contemporary cybersecurity challenges and affirms our commitment to fostering innovation, resilience, and cooperation in the digital security domain.
Dr. Jasmin Ahić
Dean and Full Professor at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security Studies, University of Sarajevo
The partnership reflects a wider effort among academic institutions to embed meaningful, real-world cybersecurity exposure into the student experience.
The University of Sarajevo is playing a pivotal role in shaping the region’s future security leaders. We’re honored to collaborate with their esteemed faculty and students to support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national cybersecurity development. This partnership strengthens our mission to close the cybersecurity skills gap while protecting the world’s critical infrastructure.
Irfan Shakeel
VP of Training and Certification Services, OPSWAT.
This initiative enables students to explore advanced CIP cybersecurity content and gain exposure to the tools, concepts, and scenarios relevant to today’s global cybersecurity landscape.
It also marks another meaningful step in OPSWAT Academy’s mission to close the global cybersecurity skills gap. By partnering with academic institutions, government entities, and private-sector organizations worldwide, the program continues to empower the next generation of professionals with the skills needed to defend critical infrastructure and build a safer digital future.
OPSWAT Academy offers leading CIP cybersecurity training and certification programs designed to equip individuals and organizations with practical knowledge and skills needed to protect critical infrastructure. Through innovative and hands-on learning experiences, OPSWAT Academy bridges the CIP cybersecurity skills gap globally.
The University of Sarajevo, established in 1949, is the largest and oldest public university in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It includes 22 faculties, three academies, and five research institutes. Ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2025 (1001–1200 globally; 488th in Europe), the university maintains over 300 international academic partnerships and plays a leading role in education, research, and innovation across the region.
Our partnership with OPSWAT Academy represents a great alignment with our mission to provide modern, practice-oriented education in the field of security studies. This collaboration enhances our institutional capacity to address contemporary cybersecurity challenges and affirms our commitment to fostering innovation, resilience, and cooperation in the digital security domain.
