Swiss-African CyberSec Research Team Holds Final Meeting
The Swiss-African CyberSec Research Team convened for its final project meeting on November 24th 2025, marking an important milestone in the joint research initiative carried out within the Swiss-African Cybersecurity Community. The team is pleased to announce that the collaborative research paper is now in its final stages and will be completed soon.
This project highlights how cross-border collaboration, innovation, and research strengthen cybersecurity capacity and awareness across regions.
The research paper, developed by partners from Turacos (Switzerland), University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), SwissLink Higher Institute of Business and Technology (Cameroon), University of Buea (Cameroon), and University of Ibadan (Nigeria), reflects the deep commitment of all institutions to advancing cybersecurity education and resilience.
“We are currently exploring publishing opportunities and look forward to sharing the outcomes of this work with the global cybersecurity and higher-education communities.”Sherdel Käppler
Paper Overview: “The Influence of the Choice of Study Program at Universities on Students’ Level of Cybersecurity Awareness”
The paper investigates how university students’ choice of academic discipline influences their level of cybersecurity awareness. Drawing on survey data collected across partner institutions in Cameroon and Nigeria, the study examines differences in cybersecurity knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among students enrolled in STEM, social sciences, business, and humanities programs.
The findings reveal significant discipline-based variations in awareness levels, with students in technical fields demonstrating higher familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, while non-technical students show greater gaps in basic digital hygiene and risk perception. The paper argues that cybersecurity awareness is not solely a technical competence but an essential digital literacy skill relevant across all study programs. The study concludes with recommendations for integrating cybersecurity education into diverse academic curricula to strengthen institutional resilience and prepare students for an increasingly digital world.
