As technology advances, so do cyber threats. Kaspersky is doubling down on cybersecurity education to prepare individuals and organizations for a safer digital future.
Kaspersky’s Three-Pronged Approach to Cybersecurity Education
“Technology brings benefits, but it also comes with great risks,” Trishia Octaviano, Senior Manager for Asia-Pacific (Cybersecurity Education & Academic Affairs) at Kaspersky told BackGroundBriefing.news. To address this, the company is scaling its efforts to build cyber resilience globally.
1. Investing in Future Cyber Defenders
Kaspersky has forged over 200 university collaborations worldwide, a figure that has doubled since the launch of its Academy Alliance project two years ago. These partnerships aim to nurture the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
2. Partnering with Nonprofits to Reach Underserved Communities
The company works closely with nonprofit organizations to extend cybersecurity education to groups often beyond its usual reach. “We provide training for educators because we believe that educators are great multipliers of positive change,” Octaviano told BackGroundBriefing.news.
3. Training Professionals from Diverse Backgrounds
Kaspersky also offers programs for professionals outside the tech sector. From media practitioners to corporate employees, these initiatives equip individuals to protect themselves, their families, and their organizations online.
Why It Matters
Cybersecurity education is no longer optional. By investing in talent, collaborating with nonprofits, and training diverse professionals, Kaspersky aims to create a future-ready workforce capable of defending against evolving cyber threats.
About the speaker:
Trishia Octaviano
Senior Manager for Asia-Pacific (Cybersecurity Education & Academic Affairs)
Kaspersky
Trishia Octaviano, Senior Manager for Asia-Pacific (Cybersecurity Education & Academic Affairs) at Kaspersky, is an accomplished professional with over 13 years of experience in policy, programme management, and stakeholder engagement. Based in Singapore, she leads regional and international initiatives that bridge education, technology, and cybersecurity, while fostering partnerships across governments, NGOs, and private sectors.
She previously held leadership roles at the Asia-Europe Foundation, managing public diplomacy projects with more than 50 countries, and contributed to policy research for the European Commission and the UN Climate Change Secretariat. Recognised globally, she received Kaspersky’s HR Performance Champion Award in 2023.
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5W1H summary:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| What | 1. Cybersecurity education initiatives 2. University collaborations 3. Training for diverse professionals |
| How | 1. Strategic alliances with universities 2. Partnerships with nonprofits 3. Specialized training programs |
| Why | 1. Rising cyber risks 2. Need for digital safety 3. Build future-ready workforce |
| Who | 1. Kaspersky 2. Trishia Octaviano 3. Global communities |
| Where | 1. Across Asia-Pacific 2. Global university network 3. Community outreach programs |
| When | 1. Ongoing initiatives 2. Academy Alliance launched two years ago 3. Collaborations doubled since launch |
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is Kaspersky’s main goal with these programs?
Kaspersky aims to strengthen global cybersecurity awareness and build a skilled workforce to combat evolving digital threats.
2. How many universities are currently collaborating with Kaspersky?
Kaspersky has over 200 university collaborations worldwide, doubling since the Academy Alliance launch.
3. Why does Kaspersky work with nonprofit organizations?
Nonprofits help Kaspersky reach underserved communities and provide training to educators as multipliers of positive change.
4. Who can join Kaspersky’s cybersecurity training programs?
Professionals from diverse backgrounds, including non-tech fields like media, can participate in these programs.
5. When did the Academy Alliance project start?
The Academy Alliance project was launched two years ago and has since expanded significantly.
Transcript of the interview:
It’s good that we are seeing technological advancement everywhere and for us at the company, we are definitely promoting that people enjoy the benefits that technology bring. But also at the same time we are aware that it comes with great risks.
Hence we are continuously driving cyber security education because with that we believe that the future will be better. So how exactly are we doing that?
- We invest in talents. We invest in future cyber defenders through our strategic alliances with universities across the globe. In fact we have over 200 university collaborations across regions, and this number has doubled since we launched our project on academy alliance two years ago.
- We work closely with communities specifically with nonprofit organizations. Through them, we are able to deepen our engagement and we are able to reach people who are usually not within our scope. For instance we provide training for educators because we believe that educators are great multipliers of positive change.
- We train professionals with diverse backgrounds. So for someone like you Mark who has a media background we definitely have a training for you that will enable you to protect yourself online, protect your family and even the organization that you’re a part of.
So, we invest in the future through a talent development. We work closely with nonprofit organizations and we provide training to professionals with diverse backgrounds.