TUMO Labs Launches Cybersecurity Initiative to Empower Armenia’s Next Generation of Cyber Defenders

YEREVAN — TUMO Labs, a leading tech and engineering hub for students 18+ which serves as a key component of the EU TUMO Convergence Center, has launched a one year-long ambitious cybersecurity initiative. The project, titled Building Skills and Careers in Cybersecurity for Young Armenians, aims to give young Armenians the critical skills, knowledge, and networks they need to address Armenia’s cybersecurity landscape.

This initiative is implemented in partnership with the Information Systems Agency of Armenia (ISAA) and co-funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and ISAA and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH as part of the Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity project.

The initiative includes four major components:

1. Content Development: TUMO Labs will create accessible self-learning modules in cybersecurity for their Guided Self-Learning program, covering basic to advanced levels, developed with input from industry experts and the TUMO Labs network.
2. Cybersecurity Sprints: This includes two intensive four-week sprints, where teams tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges. Mentored by industry professionals, participants will showcase their solutions in a final pitch event, where top teams can secure initial funding.
3. 42 Yerevan Coding Bootcamp: A bootcamp dedicated to cybersecurity for Main Curriculum graduates of 42 Yerevan, equipping them with career-focused expertise in the field.
4. Project-Based Learning: Participants will complete projects related to cybersecurity to gain real-life experience. This project will also allow students who completed the Guided Self-Learning course in cybersecurity to put their knowledge to the test.

This initiative reflects TUMO Labs’ commitment to delivering free, high-quality education for those 18 and over. The Building Skills and Careers in Cybersecurity for Young Armenians is a pivotal step toward strengthening Armenia’s digital resilience, preparing young Armenians to fill crucial roles in the digital economy and meet the global demand for cybersecurity talent.