Over 90 Students attend a joint Generation Change event on cyber-security

Over 90 students from Banja Luka and Bihać attended today’s Student Talks on cyber-security and youth innovation at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Banja Luka, as part of the European Union’s Generation Change project. Students from both the University of Banja Luka and the University of Bihać engaged in a fruitful discussion on cyber-security threats, the legislative framework for cybersecurity, and how to keep safe online.

“It was a real pleasure to speak with such a dynamic and engaging group of young people about cybersecurity. The importance of cybersecurity in today’s world, where the digital landscape shapes almost every aspect of our lives, cannot be overstated. It is crucial that the BiH authorities address this issue more comprehensively – currently, Bosnia and Herzegovina has neither a comprehensive legislative nor a strategic framework on cybersecurity. It also lacks an institutional set-up for cybersecurity. This creates vulnerabilities for citizens, institutions and businesses”, said Adebayo Babajide, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In today’s discussion with students other panellists were Damijan Sedar, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to BiH, Azra Elezović from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Banja Luka, Branko Petrović, a cyber-security expert and Damir Softić, a specialist in cyber security management.

During the discussion, students talked about the dangers that internet use poses for young people, whether young people can be innovators in prevention, and whether their creative ideas can make them actors supporting internet security. Following the event, students embarked on a city tour to explore the cultural and historic landmarks of Banja Luka.

“I believe it is extremely important to spread knowledge and awareness about ‘internet violence’, especially because we live in a time when everything is easily accessible to everyone. It was an honour and pleasure to attend today’s event and gain new information and knowledge from panellists. In line with the words of a popular saying ‘The world relies on the young’, I hope that young people in BiH will recognize…