Table of contents
- A strategic agreement for Italy’s cyber security
- Young people first: free courses and jobs
- Closing the “confidence gap”: more women in digital careers
- A concrete investment in Italy’s future
A strategic agreement for Italy’s cyber security
The National Cyber Security Agency (ACN) and the Generation Italy Foundation have signed a Framework Agreement that marks a crucial step in building a more digitally resilient Italy.
The project focuses on connecting professional training, youth employment, and gender equality, while supporting the National Cyber Security Strategy and its core measures (#63, #71, #82).
Young people first: free courses and jobs
The initiative’s main pillar is education. Free technical cyber security courses will be offered to young people aged 18–34, especially NEETs, unemployed people, women, and people with disabilities.
The aim is to boost digital skills, provide career guidance, and create a direct bridge between training and companies in need of specialized profiles. This helps reduce inequality and opens new job opportunities.
Closing the “confidence gap”: more women in digital careers
Another innovative aspect of the agreement is tackling the so-called confidence gap, the trust barrier that prevents women from pursuing careers in STEM and cyber security.
The project includes initiatives to increase female participation, supporting students and young professionals alike. A more inclusive cyber security ecosystem means greater resilience, innovation, and social representation.
A concrete investment in Italy’s future
This agreement proves that cyber security is not only about technology, but also about education, culture, and inclusion. By investing today in youth training, Italy is building the skills it needs to face tomorrow’s digital threats.
Through this initiative, ACN and Generation Italy aim to make cyber security a lever of national and European competitiveness, ensuring a safer and more innovative future for the country.
