UserGate, a Russian cybersecurity developer, has entered into a partnership agreement with Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno in Belarus. The collaboration is part of the UserGate Educational Partnership program, which focuses on training IT specialists and enhancing cybersecurity expertise.
Under the agreement, UserGate will provide the university with educational materials, software licenses, and access to the uAcademy platform for faculty training. Students will gain hands-on experience using the UserGate NGFW next-generation firewall to manage security incidents.
The partnership includes plans for joint educational modules and internships. Furthermore, UserGate intends to establish a specialized cybersecurity laboratory at the university's department to support long-term research and training initiatives.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is the fifth Belarusian higher education institution to partner with UserGate. The company has previously established similar strategic collaborations with BGU, PSU, BGAS, and BGUIR.