The National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign has been launched in public schools across Armenia with the goal of raising cybersecurity awareness among students in grades 6–9, as well as teachers and parents.

The campaign officially kicked off on October 31 at the COAF Smart Center, bringing together around 300 students, teachers, and parents from community schools in the Lori region.

The initiative is implemented by the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, in cooperation with the Information systems agency of Armenia. Over the course of the campaign, more than 20 regional meetings will be held — some in public schools and others at COAF, TUMO, and Fab Lab educational centers. Each session will involve approximately 300 participants, with a total target of over 6,000 participants nationwide.

Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan delivered a keynote address covering topics such as cybersecurity, data protection, artificial intelligence applications, deepfake technologies, and disinformation.

The Minister emphasized that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility among students, parents, teachers, professionals, and the Government:

“This campaign aims to foster a culture of cybersecurity among both students and adults. Our goal is to make cybersecurity not only a matter of technical knowledge, but also of mindset, responsible behavior, and critical thinking. This initiative will help our citizens become more informed, analytical, and responsible in the digital environment — empowering them to navigate today’s world safely and intelligently,” said Minister Hayrapetyan.

The program combines interactive learning methods and real-life examples, making cybersecurity accessible, engaging, and immediately applicable for students. Participants will learn about the importance of cybersecurity in both the global and Armenian contexts, and each session will conclude with discussions on artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and the threat of disinformation.

As part of the awareness campaign, informational materials developed by the Minister of High-Tech Industry and experts from AM-CERT will be presented. In addition, participants will take part in interactive discussions, puzzles, and educational games designed to promote critical thinking and responsible online behavior.