On November 5, 2026, the Department of Cybersecurity at Khmelnytskyi National University hosted a training workshop titled "Digital Security and Legal Empowerment of Women Leaders in the Khmelnytskyi Region." The event was organized as part of the project "Safe Space 1325: Cyber Defense and Legal Empowerment of Women Leaders in the Khmelnytskyi Region."
The participants included representatives from communities in the Khmelnytskyi region. Among them were leaders of civic associations, activists, educators, professionals working with veterans, and family members of veterans. For many of them, digital technologies are an everyday work tool: they use electronic communication, handle personal data, coordinate team activities, and implement civic initiatives. At the same time, such work requires a proper understanding of digital risks and how to counter them.
On behalf of the university, Yurii Klots, Head of the Department of Cybersecurity, welcomed the participants. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the significance of educational initiatives that help spread cybersecurity knowledge beyond the professional IT community, as well as the importance of training those responsible for managing public and social initiatives. Nataliia Petliak, an Associate Professor in the Department of Cybersecurity, outlined the purpose and objectives of the training program. The focus is on developing the skills necessary for safe operation within the digital space, understanding potential threats, and applying the acquired knowledge in everyday professional activities.
Khrystyna Kolotylo presented the legal dimension of digital protection. The discussion covered legal instruments that must be taken into account when handling personal data, organizing the activities of civic associations, and protecting human rights in the digital environment.
Inna Hleha addressed practical aspects of digital security, focusing on digital hygiene, the identification of risky situations, and measures to reduce the likelihood of cyber incidents. The participants had the opportunity to examine security issues not in the abstract, but through the lens of the specific challenges faced by civil society organizations and their representatives.
The event demonstrated the importance of cooperation among educational institutions, civic associations, and representatives of the security sector in building resilient and informed communities.
The Department of Cybersecurity at KhNU continues to develop cooperation with public and educational institutions, fostering the dissemination of knowledge about cyber defense and the cultivation of a culture of safe behavior in the digital environment.
