Cybersecurity Skills Strategy: Slovenia

The Cybersecurity Skills Strategy developed by CyberHub Slovenia focuses on bridging skills gaps, enhancing education, and fostering workforce preparedness to address evolving cyber threats. By strengthening collaboration between academia, government, and industry, the strategy is a digital skills resource that aims to establish a sustainable cybersecurity ecosystem that safeguards critical infrastructure and aligns with Slovenia’s digital transformation goals.

The strategy targets a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including students, cybersecurity professionals, and employees across both public and private sectors. Its innovative approach is characterized by integrating local stakeholder engagement with broader EU policy alignment, notably through Slovenia's active participation in the CyberHubs project, a pan-European initiative designed to strengthen the cybersecurity professional skills ecosystem.

Slovenia's strategic pillars for strengthening cybersecurity

This resource is created upon several interconnected pillars designed to foster a resilient and skilled cybersecurity ecosystem:

• Integrating Cybersecurity Education at All Levels: The strategy emphasizes embedding cybersecurity education across the entire educational spectrum, from early schooling to advanced professional certifications. This holistic approach ensures a pipeline of talent from a young age and continuous upskilling throughout careers.
• Expanding Training Programmes for Comprehensive Skill Development: The strategy advocates for expanding training programs that address both technical prowess and crucial non-technical skills. This includes problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork – qualities increasingly vital in complex cyber operations.
• Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships: A cornerstone of the strategy is fostering stronger collaborations between the public and private sectors. This ensures that training and educational initiatives are directly aligned with the current and future needs of the industry.
• Promoting Public Awareness: By educating citizens and organizations on best practices and threat landscapes, Slovenia aims to cultivate a culture of cybersecurity readiness.

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About the CyberHubs project

The European Network of Cybersecurity Skills Hubs (CyberHubs) is a 3-year initiative joining forces to enhance the cybersecurity professional skills ecosystem in Europe. CyberHubs will establish a sustainable network of seven Cybersecurity Skills Hubs in Belgium, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Slovenia, and Spain. These hubs will promote the development of professional skills in cybersecurity and support the development of a skilled cybersecurity workforce in the short, medium and long term. Funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme, the CyberHubs project involves 21 full partners and 3 associated partners.