The first edition of the US Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence Chair scholarships has been successfully concluded.

Cybersecurity is one of the greatest challenges of the present and the future. In a context where threats evolve daily, collaboration between universities and private companies becomes an essential driver for anticipating risks, generating innovation, and training professionals who will lead the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures and strategic sectors. 

Along these lines, the BeOneSec Chair of Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence, together with the University of Seville, has completed its first research grant program, enabling two students from the University of Seville's School of Engineering to translate theory into the real world and confront the challenges of cybersecurity. 

Young talent that makes a difference 

For these students, as they themselves explain, the experience has meant much more than a scholarship. 

“Every day has been a new challenge. Tools, architectural models, process automation… All of this has allowed me to grow continuously and see how university theory connects naturally with cybersecurity practice.” comments Alberto Socas, who considers that this opportunity has been “a real turning point in my professional career.” 

His partner, Alejandro Moreno, highlights the opportunity to “Learn what day-to-day life is like in this sector and delve deeper into more specific areas of cybersecurity.” Among his greatest learnings, he points out the ability to adapt, "Working in a real-life environment forces you to react to constant challenges. I'm sure this experience will mark a turning point in my career." 

The university as a bridge between knowledge and reality 

For Rafael Estepa, Director of the Chair and Professor of Telematics Engineering at the University of Seville, these initiatives represent a decisive step toward placing the university at the forefront. 

“In academia, the scarcity of real-world data is one of the main limitations for obtaining solid results. Companies, on the other hand, have access to this information and face unknown malware attacks on a daily basis. This collaboration allows us to combine the best of both worlds: scientific rigor and direct contact with real-world problems.”

Rafael Estepa also recalls that the Chair is not limited to scholarships. "We teach seminars as part of continuing education courses, lectures on Telecommunications Engineering degree courses, and a specific cyberintelligence seminar in the Master's Degree in Cybersecurity. We incentivize the best academic work and promote knowledge transfer. It's a comprehensive approach that strengthens student training and contributes to university research having a direct impact on the sector." 

BeOneSec is committed to innovation and the future of cybersecurity.

For Fernando Ramos, Co-Founder and CEO of BeOneSec, the development of this Chair, and specifically the research grants, stems from the conviction that the future of cybersecurity cannot be improvised; it must be built now with vision, resources, and talent. 

"Cybersecurity is not just a technological issue; it's also a commitment to the continuity of critical infrastructure and the trust of society. Training talent in this field means strengthening the foundations on which our society rests." comments Fernando. 

Furthermore, it highlights the importance of this research as an impetus for creating new solutions. "If we want to offer the market the best solutions, we must invest in research. Only then can we anticipate unknown threats, develop innovative technologies, and ensure that every solution we implement is up to current and future challenges."

A formula for shared success

The BeOneSec Chair of Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence, together with the University of Seville, is consolidating its position as an example of public-private cooperation capable of transforming training, accelerating innovation, and strengthening cybersecurity. 

A successful formula that prepares students for the future, guides the university toward applied research, and enables companies to anticipate cybersecurity challenges.