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News and Events

News
17
Jun

CyberMACS Research Contributions: 23rd CIIT Conference (Struga 2026)

17/06/2026

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The CyberMACS Project marked a significant academic milestone at the 23rd CIIT Conference, held in the historic city of Struga, N. Macedonia, from April 24–26, 2026. 22 students from…

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17
Jun

CyberUS Spring School 2026

17/06/2026

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More than 10 students from the 2nd and 3rd intakes of the CyberMACS Programme participated in the CyberUS Spring School 2026, held in Lorient, France….

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08
Apr

CyberMACS Participation in Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)

08/04/2026

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Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) CyberMACS continues to expand its collaboration beyond its core structure, contributing to new academic and research initiatives across Europe. We are…

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08
Apr

Publication of IACyC 2025 Conference Proceedings

08/04/2026

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Publication of IACyC 2025 Conference Proceedings We are pleased to announce the publication of the proceedings of the 1st International Applied Cybersecurity Conference (IACyC 2025),…

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28
Mar

CyberMACS Holds 5th Quality Assurance Board Meeting

28/03/2026

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The CyberMACS Quality Assurance Board (QAB) held its fifth meeting on March 12, 2026, bringing together representatives from partner institutions to assess programme progress and…

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22
Jan

CyberMACS CTF 2026

22/01/2026

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The CyberMACS CTF 2026 was held on 11 January 2026 at Kadir Has University as an on-site Jeopardy-style cybersecurity competition using the CTFd platform, marking…

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25
Oct

CyberMACS Project to Be Showcased at the European Union Corner under the MEDNIGHT Initiative 

25/10/2025

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We are delighted to share that the CyberMACS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme in Applied Cybersecurity will be featured at the European Union Corner, an exhibition space established at Kadir Has University under the MEDNIGHT project led…

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News
01
Oct

CyberMACS Students Represent the Programme at LATAM Talks 

01/10/2025

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We are proud to highlight the participation of our talented CyberMACS students Adolfo and Andres, who represented the CyberMACS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme in Applied Cybersecurity at the LATAM Talk event.  During the session, they shared their inspiring…

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PressRelease
29
Sep

CyberMACS 2025 – Cultural Orientation & Joint Integration Weeks in Istanbul

29/09/2025

PressRelease
The CyberMACS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme proudly announces the successful completion of its Cultural Orientation Week (COW) 2025 and Joint Integration Week (JIW) 2025, held consecutively in…

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29
Sep

CyberMACS 2025 Cultural Orientation and Joint Integration Weeks Strengthen Erasmus Mundus Collaboration

29/09/2025

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Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, the CyberMACS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme successfully delivered its Cultural Orientation Week (COW) 2025 and Joint Integration Week (JIW)…

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21
Aug

CyberMACS Celebrates Its First Graduate!

21/08/2025

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We are happy to announce that CyberMACS has celebrated its first graduate – Aigerim Moldakhanova 🎓. The master’s thesis, titled “Research on the Automation Method…

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05
Jul

CyberMACS QAB Meeting Reinforces Academic Quality and Student Support Across Partner Institutions 

05/07/2025

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On July 4, 2025, the fourth meeting of the CyberMACS Quality Assurance Board (QAB) was successfully held online, with the participation of academic and administrative…

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News
01
Jul

CyberMACS Synergy Workshop with Other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): Academic Insights Shared on Innovation and Excellence in Cybersecurity Education 

01/07/2025

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The CyberMACS Consortium (Erasmus+ Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in Applied Cybersecurity) successfully hosted the Online Synergy Workshop with other HEIs on Innovation and Excellence…

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28
Jun

CyberMACS 3rd Intake Online Session: Preparing for Your Stay in Türkiye! Date: 27 June 2025 

28/06/2025

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On 27 June 2025, the CyberMACS Consortium hosted a successful online session titled “Preparing for Your Stay in Türkiye!” for the students of the 3rd…

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News
26
Jun

Workshop Successfully Held: LaTeX for Academics – Efficiency and Elegance

26/06/2025

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Kadir Has University hosted the workshop “LaTeX for Academics: Efficiency and Elegance,” aimed at empowering students with essential skills for producing professional academic documents with precision and…

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26
Jun

Student Meeting on Quality Assurance in CyberMACS

26/06/2025

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As part of the continuous improvement efforts in CyberMACS, a dedicated session was held with students to present the CyberMACS Quality Assurance (QA) framework and…

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News
20
Jun

Crossing Domains, Expanding Horizons: CyberMACS x CULTURATI

20/06/2025

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In the initial design of the CyberMACS project, structured online synergy workshops with other Higher Education Institutions in cybersecurity were already included in the roadmap — a…

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12
Jun

📢 Monthly Focus Meeting – CyberMACS Project, Date: June 10, 2025

12/06/2025

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✅ Th purpose of the Monthly Focus Meeting is to review key activities across all student editions and cohorts, receive progress updates from specialised workgroups…

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28
May

Special session with Dr. Tanja Pavleska from Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

28/05/2025

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What an inspiring session! 🌟 Today, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Tanja Pavleska, a cybersecurity expert and researcher from the Jožef Stefan Institute,…

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20
May

Prof. Dr. Hasan Dağ Presents at KHAS International Staff Week: Building Academic Bridges through Cultural Exchange 

20/05/2025

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During the recent International Staff Week hosted by Kadir Has University, Prof. Dr. Hasan Dağ attended on KHAS International Staff Week. His contribution was part…

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News
13
May

Strengthening CyberMACS Connections: Dr. Hilal Yalçın to Conduct Erasmus+ Staff Mobility at TU Darmstadt 

13/05/2025

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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Hilal Yalçın, from the Research and Development Resource Directorate at Kadir Has University (KHas), participated in an Erasmus+…

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13
May

Digital Clues, Global Challenges: CyberMACS Puts IT Forensics in Focus at ICIIT 2025 

13/05/2025

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Last weekend’s 22nd International Conference on Informatics and Information Technologies, held from April 25 to 27, 2025, at Hotel Sirius in Strumica, North Macedonia, brought…

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News
13
May

CyberMACS Meets Cyberus in Lorient, France: A Spring School and CTF Ignites Cross-Programme Collaboration and Camaraderie  

13/05/2025

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In a vibrant display of collaboration and community, students from two Erasmus Mundus programmes in cybersecurity—Cyberus and CyberMACS—came together this spring in France for a…

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News
18
Apr

NTNU Graduate Students Visit Kadir Has University for Knowledge Exchange on Energy Sustainability and Cybersecurity

18/04/2025

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On April 10, 2025, Kadir Has University (KHAS) hosted 135 master’s students from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in Industrial Economics and Technology Management. The visit, organized by KHAS…

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News
04
Mar

Prof. Reiner Creutzburg Represents CyberMACS at INTED 2025 Conference in Valencia

04/03/2025

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Valencia, Spain – In a dynamic environment filled with innovative discussions and over 550 participants from around the world, Prof. Dr. Reiner Creutzburg participated in…

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News
04
Mar

Prof. Dr. Hasan Dağ Represents CyberMACS at IDC Security Roadshow 2025

04/03/2025

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CyberMACS (Cybersecurity Master’s Programme), an international collaborative initiative in cybersecurity education and research, was represented by Prof. Dr. Hasan Dağ at the prestigious IDC Security…

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PressRelease
26
Feb

CyberMACS Winter School 2025 

26/02/2025

PressRelease
Press Release January 2025  CyberMACS Winter School 2025  The CyberMACS Winter School 2025, held at Kadir Has University in Istanbul, successfully concluded with two weeks of…

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18
Feb

CyberMACS Welcomes 57 students from 30 nationalities, Showcasing Unmatched Geographical Diversity 

18/02/2025

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The CyberMACS programme continues to solidify its reputation as a globally inclusive initiative, with 57 students from 30 nationalities joining the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 cohorts….

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18
Feb

CyberMACS Winter School 2025: A Transformative Learning Experience for Future Cybersecurity Experts 

18/02/2025

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The CyberMACS Winter School 2025 has successfully concluded, leaving a lasting impact on its participants. With students actively engaging in technical sessions, hands-on activities, and…

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News
18
Feb

CTF’25 by Ender Gezer: A Thrilling Cybersecurity Competition at KHAS 🏆 

18/02/2025

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The CTF’25 – Capture The Flag Competition, led by the cybersecurity expert Ender Gezer from Cyberforce, was successfully held at KHAS, bringing together talented participants…

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18
Feb

CyberMACS Winter School 2025: Success of the Special Workshop on Cybersecurity Resilience 

18/02/2025

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Following the conclusion of CyberMACS Winter School 2025, a special workshop was successfully held, focusing on enhancing practical skills and theoretical knowledge in cybersecurity.  During…

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News
18
Feb

International Applied Cybersecurity Conference (IACyC) 2025

18/02/2025

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We are pleased to invite submissions to the International Applied Cybersecurity Conference (IACyC) 2025, an interdisciplinary platform uniting researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to discuss…

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24
Dec

Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship – Insights and Experience Sharing

24/12/2024

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Exciting Event Announcement! Kadir Has University is thrilled to host “Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship: Insights and Experience Sharing”, featuring two accomplished professionals who will share their expertise…

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News
23
Dec

Happy New Year from CyberMACS! 🎉

23/12/2024

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CyberMACS is thrilled to welcome 2025 with open arms and a heart full of gratitude for an incredible 2024. This past year was a testament…

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News
19
Dec

CyberMACS Shines at ICERI2024 in Sevilla, Spain

19/12/2024

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We are thrilled to announce that our ERASMUS Mundus Programme, CyberMACS, was proudly presented at ICERI2024 in Sevilla, Spain, by Prof. Reiner Creutzburg. The event…

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CyberMACS Strengthening Quality Through the Quality Assurance Meeting with Students

24/11/2024

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The Master of Applied Cybersecurity (CyberMACS) program, funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Programme, continues to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence and…

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PressRelease
05
Nov

CyberMACS Joint Integration Week & Cultural Orientation Week 2024

05/11/2024

PressRelease
The CyberMACS Consortium is thrilled to announce the two transformative programs in Istanbul, hosted by Kadir Has University (KHAS): the CyberMACS Cultural Orientation Week (September…

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Danko Nakić, a first-cohort student, secures Schuman traineeship at the European Parliament’s IT Support Unit

30/10/2024

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We are pleased to announce that Danko Nakić, a student from the first cohort, has secured a prestigious Schuman traineeship at the IT Support Unit…

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News
08
Oct

Student Presentation Evaluations and Rankings JIW 2024

08/10/2024

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During the Joint Integration Week, students engaged in intensive case studies that challenged their analytical and presentation skills. At the week’s conclusion, they showcased their…

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News
29
Sep

Research Presentations at ICT Innovations 2024

29/09/2024

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ICT Innovations 2024 in Ohrid will feature two groundbreaking research presentations on cybersecurity and data protection, addressing some of the most critical challenges faced by…

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News
16
Aug

CyberMACS Students Engage in On-Site Workshop at KPMG Turkey, Exploring Emerging Technologies and Cybersecurity Risks

16/08/2024

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Program Overview  This informative workshop aimed to equip CyberMACS Master’s students with a deeper understanding of emerging technologies and the evolving cyber risks they present….

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PressRelease
12
Jul

CyberMACS Programme’s First Summer School on ‘OSINT, Malware and AI for the Future of Cybersecurity’ Successfully Completed

12/07/2024

PressRelease
The CyberMACS Summer School, with its theme “OSINT, Malware, and AI for the future of Cybersecurity,” hosted by Kadir Has University from June 10-14, 2024,…

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News
14
Jun

Summer School Closing Ceremony  

14/06/2024

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The closing ceremony of the summer school took place on June 14, 2024. During the ceremony, speeches were delivered by Local Academic Coordinator Prof. Dr….

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News
14
Jun

Summer School Social Activity: Bosphorus Tour

14/06/2024

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On the last day of the CyberMACS Summer School, held between June 10-14, 2024, program participants enjoyed a delightful Bosphorus Cruise showcasing some of Istanbul’s…

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News
29
May

Prof. Hasan Dag and Prof. Vesna Dimitrova at the CyberUS Summer School

29/05/2024

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In a testament to the spirit of collaboration that CyberMACS champions, Prof. Hasan Dag, the Programme Coordinator, and Prof. Vesna Dimitrova, the Local Academic Coordinator,…

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News
26
May

Celebrating Excellence at the 18th Erasmus Mundus General Assembly in Istanbul

26/05/2024

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We are excited to announce the successful conclusion of the 18th Erasmus Mundus General Assembly held in Istanbul, a landmark event celebrating 20 years of…

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PressRelease
02
Apr

CyberMACS Programme’s First Winter School on ‘Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructures’ Successfully Completed

02/04/2024

PressRelease
CyberMACS Programme’s First Winter School on ‘Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructures’ Successfully Completed CyberMACS, dedicated to fostering cybersecurity education and research, proudly announces the successful completion…

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News
13
Mar

Munich Study Visit: A Journey of Collaborationand Innovation

13/03/2024

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On March 11th and 12th, 2024, the CyberMACS Project Manager Ebru Dilan participated in a study visit in Munich, organized by the Erasmus Mundus Support…

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News
08
Mar

CyberMACS Winter School: A Week of Intensive Cybersecurity Training

08/03/2024

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Hosted by Kadir Has University from February 12 to 16, the CyberMACS Winter School brought together experts from academia and industry for a significant educational…

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News
16
Feb

CyberMACS Winter School Capture the Flag Competition

16/02/2024

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We are pleased to reflect on the successful Capture the Flag (CTF) competition that recently concluded at the CyberMACS Winter School, hosted at Kadir Has…

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News
05
Feb

CyberSec 2024: EY Germany Certification Training at Kadir Has University

05/02/2024

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The recent Cybersecurity Certification Training, sponsored by Ernst & Young (EY) Germany and held at Kadir Has University, was a notable success. From February 5th…

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News
05
Jan

CyberMACS New Year Celebration: A Cultural Mosaic

05/01/2024

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On December 22, the CyberMACS Programme celebrated the new year with a special gathering of the students and faculty members, including Programme Coordinator Prof. Dr….

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News
05
Jan

Erasmus+ Higher Education Area Central Projects Information Meeting

05/01/2024

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Prof. Hasan Dağ, the coordinator of the CyberMACS Erasmus Mundus programme, recently participated in the Erasmus+ Higher Education Area Central Projects Information Meeting organised by…

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News
05
Jan

Participation in the Erasmus Mundus Annual Conference

05/01/2024

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Prof. Hasan Dağ, the coordinator of the CyberMACS Erasmus Mundus Programme, recently participated in the Erasmus Mundus Annual Conference, held in Brussels from November 30…

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News
05
Jan

CyberMACS Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) Meeting Successfully Held

05/01/2024

News
Cybersecurity continues to evolve into a global and complex challenge. The increasing interconnectivity of digital infrastructures and networks underscores the need for enhanced collaboration among…

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News
04
Jan

The CyberMACS Erasmus Mundus programme has announced its first intake of students for the academic year 2023-2024, launching the programme

04/01/2024

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The CyberMACS Erasmus Mundus programme applied a rigorous three-stage selection process for its first intake in the 2023-2024 academic year. Initially, applications underwent a screening…

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PressRelease
11
Oct

CyberMACS Equips Future Cybersecurity Experts with Dual Master’s Degrees and Collaborative Industry Experience

11/10/2023

PressRelease
In an era where cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in safeguarding digital landscapes and infrastructures, CyberMACS takes center stage as a beacon of excellence in…

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Our Newsletters

CyberMACS Newsletter Issue #5 is out!

20/07/2026

Newsletter
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Welcome to the fourth edition of the CyberMACS newsletter!

13/05/2025

Newsletter
As we wrap up the final months of 2024, CyberMACS continues to expand, welcoming a new generation of cybersecurity professionals and fostering international collaboration. The…

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CyberMACS Newsletter Issue #3 is out!

19/12/2024

Newsletter
Welcome to the third edition of the CyberMACS newsletter! CyberMACS has reached new heights this quarter as we continue to foster a community of skilled,globally…

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CyberMACS Newsletter Issue #2 is out!

18/10/2024

Newsletter
Welcome to the second edition of the CyberMACS newsletter! In our second newsletter, CyberMACS reaffirms its commitment to addressing the growing demand for cybersecurity expertise….

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CyberMACS Newsletter Issue #1 is out!

08/01/2024

Newsletter
Welcome to the first issue of the CyberMACS newsletter! As we delve into the first issue of the CyberMACS newsletter, we’re reminded of the evolving…

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