Cybersecurity and Game Technology Research Unit
The growing use of game technologies in all industries creates innovations that require new skills. Threats related to information security are affecting more and more people, and the importance of preparedness is emphasized. Game technologies and cybersecurity are a significant part of the digital society as a whole.
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Excellence in game technology and cybersecurity
Xamk has several research projects in which our experts develop and apply game technologies and cybersecurity. In our game technology projects, we focus on utilizing game technologies in the development of various virtual environments and digital twins, as well as related simulations and training environments. Virtual environments are currently being used, particularly in urban planning, preparedness, comprehensive security, and development of virtual emergency driving training environment.
In our cybersecurity projects, we develop and test security practices and technologies, organize exercises, and offer education and coaching in various areas. Our experts work closely with local businesses and industries. We also engage students in the field through research and development projects, offering internship opportunities and thesis topics.
We organize annual events that have garnered widespread interest among various stakeholders. Key events include international Xamk Game Track, focused on game technologies and held in Kotka, as well as Kybertuska, a cybersecurity event.
Game technologies act as an engine for new skills
Game production combines technology, creativity and sales and marketing skills. In addition to entertainment games, game technologies are increasingly part of the future of various industries, such as construction, education, healthcare and industry.
Our projects meet the needs of the game industry. In the projects, we focus on game programming, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). In addition, we offer expertise in business development in the game industry and in supporting the internationalisation of game companies.
Cyber security helps protect critical operations
The importance of cyber security is increasing, and its role in protecting critical business operations, for example, is crucial.
Xamk implements several RDI projects related to cyber security, which aim to improve the information security capabilities of companies and society. In the projects, we focus on the following areas:
Network and system security: We develop and test security practices and technologies.
Cyber security exercises: We simulate cyber attacks and practice countering them together with companies.
Information security training: We offer training and coaching in different areas of cyber security, so that companies can improve their own information security skills.
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Frequently asked questions
- Local digital innovation hubs bring together Xamk’s cyber security and gaming technology services for businesses. Hub experts are happy to guide you further into our services. Kymenlaakson Digital Innovation Hub, Digiasema: Digiasema Kymenlaakso (in Finnish).
- Xamk is part of the European Digital Innovation Hub Network.
- Through the Robocoast EDIH project. One of Robocoast’s top themes is to improve companies’ cybersecurity capabilities: Robocoast EDIH Expertise for industrial renewal Robocoast. Roboboast serves companies from all sectors around Finland!
- Xamk has diverse expertise in various areas of cybersecurity, both through education and research and development projects.
- We are constantly developing new solutions to improve cybersecurity. We have a virtual training and teaching environment, Virtual Lab, which is being developed in cooperation with cyber security training.
- We work closely with both local and international cybersecurity actors. We are also constantly looking for new collaboration opportunities!
- If you are a micro-entrepreneur, you can do a free risk analysis for your business. It helps to identify threats and risk factors related to cybersecurity and risk factors. Cybersecurity risk analysis can be found here (in Finnish): Hyviö (hyvio.fi)
- The Cyber Databank offers a wealth of free cyber and security content, document templates, podcasts and videos (in Finnish): Tietopankki – Digiasema
- Xamk’s gaming technology projects are researching and developing new solutions for utilizing gaming technologies in various fields.
- For example, we develop virtual environments where a wide range of situations can be simulated and rehearsed, such as an alarm drive in the downtown area of Kotka.
- Game programming and game design students can produce smaller experiments and pilots to meet the needs of companies using game technology, for example as an internship.
- Student solutions can be virtual environments, games, applications, gamified virtual implementations or even a board game. The aim is always to implement a product that meets the needs as much as possible, so that our students learn to plan and implement projects in the right way. Check out the gaming technology projects (in Finnish): Peliteknologiat – Digiasema
- Kymenlaakso has its own cybersecurity network, Cybercare. The network addresses cyber and information security risks from the perspective of the health and social services sector. Cybercare helps with preparedness and the application of laws, for example (in Finnish): Sote-ala – Digiasema