UserGate has launched its first cybersecurity laboratory in Belarus, located at the Belarusian State University (BSU) in Minsk. The company acted as the sole investor for the project, covering the costs of renovating the classroom, purchasing new furniture, and installing modern equipment, including projectors and laptops.
The laboratory is equipped with a UserGate D200 hardware platform for practical training. The company also provided a specialized curriculum, which includes licensed software and a series of laboratory assignments. This allows students to gain hands-on experience in configuring next-generation firewalls (uNGFW).
Approximately 200 students at BSU are expected to use the facility annually to develop skills in integrating information security tools. According to UserGate co-founder Dmitry Kurashev, the initiative aims to build an ecosystem for training specialists who are proficient in working with real-world security architectures and modern threat mitigation.
BSU Rector Andrei Korol highlighted that the laboratory provides a competitive advantage for the university by offering practical training based on advanced technologies. Pavel Tkach, First Deputy Minister of Communications and Informatization of Belarus, noted that the project is a significant step toward strengthening the country's technological sovereignty.
