In January–February 2026, a free certificate program—the course “Modeling and Analysis of Information Warfare Processes as a Tool for Protecting Democracy in the EU and Countering Threats”—was implemented as part of the EUDemCT project, which is being carried out by the National University of Ostroh Academy with co-funding from the European Union.
The program was delivered online and provided a full academic cycle equivalent to 5 ECTS credits, integrating a theoretical component on European security studies, policies to counter hybrid threats, and applied mathematical modeling of information processes. A total of 56 participants—higher education students and young professionals—took part in the program, enabling the achievement of planned outreach targets and the formation of a target audience with heightened awareness of disinformation mechanisms and information warfare analytics tools.
Anatoliy Nikitin, project coordinator, Dr. Sci. Physical and Mathematical Sciences, professor:
The implemented certificate program confirmed the operational feasibility of integrating mathematical modeling into the field of security studies, as participants demonstrated the ability not only to master complex stochastic approaches but also to apply them to the analysis of real-world information warfare scenarios.
The course fostered multidisciplinary synergy between the fields of international relations, security studies, and applied mathematics, enabling the creation of a comprehensive educational product with high added value for developing competencies in countering hybrid threats.
Alla Atamanenko, Dr. Sci. in History, Professor
The course allowed for a broader understanding of hybrid threats in the European and Ukrainian contexts, providing students with a holistic view of the interconnection between security policy, public diplomacy, and information influence, which is critically important for enhancing institutional resilience.
Bohdan Krasyuk, PhD in Applied Mathematics, Industry Expert:
From a practical standpoint, participants demonstrated a high level of engagement with the technical aspects of modeling, including working with Python and modern libraries, which lays the groundwork for the further development of applied solutions in the field of information threat analysis and decision support systems.
In conclusion, the certificate program has proven its effectiveness as an educational tool that combines academic expertise, applied skills, and the European security context, ensuring a sustainable contribution to enhancing resilience to information challenges.
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Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. The European Union is not responsible for any use of the information contained in this material.
For reference:
Website of the project “Modeling and Analysis of Information Warfare Processes as a Tool for Protecting Democracy in the EU and Countering Threats” (101238591— EUDemCT — ERASMUS-JMO-2025-HEI-TCH-RSCH): https://eudemct.oa.edu.ua
