EDUCATIONAL PROJECT: A SERIES OF WEBINARS ON INFORMATION SECURITY
In partnership with ISSP (Information Systems Security Partners) and the European cybersecurity initiative ATHENA, we have launched a series of online webinars for Ukrainian youth — both in Ukraine and abroad.
Project Goal — to strengthen information resilience, develop critical thinking, and improve digital literacy among young people in times of hybrid threats and widespread information manipulation.
First webinar target audience: Ukrainian students and youth studying or residing in Germany.
Topic: “How Russian Propaganda Works in Europe and How to Resist It”.
Speaker: Marianna Prysiazhniuk — information security analyst, representative of FIMI (Federation for Innovation in Media and Information).
In her session, she explained how Russian propaganda spreads through memes, social media, and pseudo-analytical materials, and shared effective strategies for identifying and resisting it.
What Participants Gained
- Tools for detecting disinformation in digital environments
- Understanding of common propaganda narratives
- Fact-checking techniques used by experts
- Real case studies and practical tips
- Awareness of critical thinking as a digital defense mechanism.
The webinar’s value lies in its practical approach, international expertise, and deep contextual adaptation for both the Ukrainian and European information landscape.
All participants received certificates of completion, confirming their knowledge and engagement in the field of information security.
What Participants Gained
- Tools for detecting disinformation in digital environments
- Understanding of common propaganda narratives
- Fact-checking techniques used by experts
- Real case studies and practical tips
- Awareness of critical thinking as a digital defense mechanism.
The webinar’s value lies in its practical approach, international expertise, and deep contextual adaptation for both the Ukrainian and European information landscape.
All participants received certificates of completion, confirming their knowledge and engagement in the field of information security.
What’s Next?
This is just the beginning! Upcoming webinars will cover more essential topics, including:
- Digital security;
- Fake news detection;
- Combating propaganda;
- Cyber hygiene and information health.
Stay tuned for announcements on our website and social media. Together, we are building a generation that not only consumes information — but also verifies, analyzes, and thinks critically.
Visit our partners website: project-athena.eu