Generolo Jono Žemaičio Lietuvos karo akademija

This paper presents an expanded discussion of the mathematical curriculum within the Cybersecurity specialization at the Faculty of Military Technology, University of Defence, with particular emphasis on discrete mathematics and number theory. Building on earlier work describing experiences in teaching Mathematics I–III and Graph Theory, we focus on selected number-theoretic topics and their concrete applications in cybersecurity- and cryptography-oriented courses. Through representative examples solved by students in discrete mathematics courses, we illustrate how concepts such as modular arithmetic, finite fields, and algebraic structures support the understanding of cryptographic algorithms and protocols. The paper further reflects on the role of mathematically grounded education in preparing future cybersecurity specialists for national defence tasks in the context of contemporary geopolitical challenges.

This paper traces cryptology and cybersecurity education and research at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, from the late-1980s CRYPTO seminar to the 2024/25 launch of a Cybersecurity master's specialization. We outline the bachelor's and master's curricula, research supported by three NATO Science for Peace and Security projects on post-quantum cryptography, and student engagement through theses, the Locked Shields exercise, and the new Cybersecurity Competence Centre. Enrolment in security specializations grew from 15% in 2022 to 43% in 2026, suggesting the 2024 restructuring was well-timed.