Cybersecurity prevention, awareness-raising and education in the Czech Republic Cybersecurity prevention, awareness-raising and education remain crucial areas for boosting cybersecurity and societal resilience, in line with the objectives in the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2021–2025. It is imperative for Czech citizens across all social groups to be equipped to use digital technologies safely while navigating the online world. At the primary education level, the Revised Framework Programme (RVP) for primary education was deployed in 2023. Primary schools were required to begin teaching under the revised RVP, which includes new computer science curricula, at the latest by September 1, 2023. Vocational secondary schools CyberCon 2023 Conference Similarly, the Framework Programmes for secondary vocational education were amended, effective from September 1, 2023, with a new computer science concept that includes a cybersecurity component. In September 2023, NÚKIB held the ninth annual CyberCon conference at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Masaryk University, and the Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University. Universities Retraining education At the university level, a trend of moderate growth continues in the number of students enrolling in ICT programmes. However, slow growth in the number of cybersecurity-specific study programmes currently running or in preparation remains a concern. Improvements were made to the retraining education system. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV) published a retraining database that consolidates available retraining courses, including those in cybersecurity courses, into a single, easily navigable location. This database improves access to necessary training for individuals interested in pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Elementary schools 44 The conference’s main objective is to create a platform for connecting the public, academic and private sectors to discuss cybersecurity. During the three-day programme, approximately 350 participants attended lectures and discussions that covered technical, political and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Based on the positive feedback from the previous year, an introductory workshop was included at the start of the conference. The second day concentrated on recent developments in regulation, including the new cybersecurity law, risk analysis in public procurement, and other relevant topics concerning the obligations of entities under NÚKIB. The third day was dedicated to public policies, featuring the introduction of new state institutions such as DIA and NCTEKK, and included discussions with political representatives on current cybersecurity issues.