One of today’s most pressing issues is achieving cybersecurity. This was the central theme of the “Safer Internet Day” event, where Obuda University was also represented in Gödöllő on February 5, 2025. The event’s opening lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai, Dean of the Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Security Engineering, who discussed the psychological effects of digital manipulation and the importance of recognizing deceptive strategies. The Obuda University booth was a great success, featuring interactive demonstrations and expert briefings to promote more conscious internet use.
The event, attended by nearly 500 students, adults, retirees, and cybersecurity experts, aimed to provide participants with a credible overview of internet threats, safe browsing practices, and other risks in cyberspace, along with prevention strategies. The central theme of the event was “The Psychology of Cyber Deception – Manipulation, Emotional Shock, and Instant Decision-Making in the Online Space.”
In his presentation, Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai, Dean of the Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Security Engineering, explored the psychological effects of digital manipulation, the influence techniques used in online spaces, and their emotional and decision-making consequences. Through practical examples, he helped participants recognize and avoid deceptive strategies, promoting more conscious and safer internet use.
It was highlighted that online fraud, identity theft, phishing, ransomware attacks, and cybercrimes targeting children and the elderly are becoming increasingly common. Young people, in particular, are vulnerable in the digital world, often falling victim to cyberbullying, identity theft, and online exploitation. However, with awareness and caution, these threats can be prevented.
Members of the University’s Professional Delegation included: Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai, Dr. habil. György Eigner, Dean of the Neumann János Faculty of Informatics, Zoltán Márton, Head of the STEAM Office and Director of the Hungarian STEAM Platform, Sándor Kirchhof, IT Project Manager and Software Developer at the STEAM Office and the Hungarian STEAM Platform, who also served as the university’s main liaison and event organizer, Colonel Péter Balogh, representative of the Cyber Academy and member of the Zsámbék Technology Innovation Park under the Rector’s Cabinet of Obuda University, Szandra Anna Laczi, Assistant Lecturer at the Neumann János Faculty of Informatics and leader of a research group.
At the Obuda University booths, faculty members, researchers, and representatives of the Student Governments (HÖK) hosted interactive programs. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about cybersecurity and security engineering programs, research projects, and the Obuda University Cyber Academy.
With the active participation of: Zsombor Kovács, President of the Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Security Engineering Student Government, Vajk Bence Kiss, Representative of the Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Security Engineering Student Government, Máté Zöldi, President of the Neumann János Faculty of Informatics Student Government, Krisztián Gyetvai, Representative of the Neumann János Faculty of Informatics Student Government, attendees received detailed information about academic programs, university life, and the role of the student community.
The STEAM Office – Hungarian STEAM Platform also introduced a special program: the “Military Security and Asset Protection in the World of Minecraft” Summer Children’s University Camp. This showcased how security technology challenges can be modeled and simulated within the game environment, which proved especially popular among younger participants.
