Cybersecurity in the Face of Hybrid Threats

Challenges and solutions from the University

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https://doi.org/10.62701/revsocial.v14.5565

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Cybersecurity, Disinformation, University education, Hybrid threats, Interdisciplinary training, Psychological manipulation, Cognitive warfare

Abstract

This paper analyzes the growing gap between university cybersecurity education and the demands of hybrid threats, which combine technical attacks with psychological manipulation and disinformation. Through a qualitative-documentary review of academic programs and case studies (Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel), it identifies critical training gaps in social sciences, media literacy, and cognitive defense. The study proposes an integrated educational model that merges technical skills with narrative analysis, political communication, and mass psychology. One effective cybersecurity requires interdisciplinary, hybrid professionals capable of protecting not only systems but also democratic resilience and epistemic trust.

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01-07-2026

How to Cite

Vicente Vicente, M. J. (2026). Cybersecurity in the Face of Hybrid Threats: Challenges and solutions from the University. SOCIAL REVIEW. International Social Sciences Review Revista Internacional De Ciencias Sociales, 14(1), 189–198. https://doi.org/10.62701/revsocial.v14.5565

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)

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Research articles

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