Vlatka Jajetić is the Head of Incident Handling team in CARNET (Croatian National CERT Department). She has experience in log analysis, use of open-source security tools, cybersecurity awareness and is focused on cooperation with various entities through cybersecurity working groups. She is very passionate about raising awareness on cybersecurity topics, especially with seniors and children who are one of the most vulnerable generations to cybersecurity incidents.

IVLP Impact Award Project: Cybersecurity Ninja: Educating Young People and Their Parents on How to Fight Cybersecurity Challenges

The Cybersecurity Ninja project aims to teach children, their parents and their teachers how to handle cybersecurity issues. During 10 workshops in 5 different cities in Croatia, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to be safer online, how to protect themselves and how to react if they experience cybersecurity incidents. The project will have lasting impact on the community because it would increase cybersecurity awareness amongst the participants.

"With this project I hope to bring cybersecurity closer to young people and encourage them to pursue future education in this field and even become cybersecurity professionals as well." - Vlatka Jajetić

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Vlatka was a participant in the IVLP Project Promoting Cybersecurity II, organized by the U.S. Department of State and the American Councils for International Education.

Vlatka's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project; "My IVLP experience gave me an insight on the approach of the United States to education in cybersecurity field. It was very interesting to see how many young people are involved in cybersecurity projects and how universities support and funds such projects."

U.S. Communities Visited

Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX

Country: Croatia

Click here to go back to the IVLP Impact Awards Main Page