CyberSec4Europe is a pioneering research initiative with a clear mission: strengthening the European cybersecurity landscape and shifting the continent towards a secure and digitally advanced future.
At its core, this project focuses on seamlessly integrating software component development in line with meticulously mapped short and long-term roadmaps.
These roadmaps eventually culminate with a number of tailored recommendations to address cybersecurity challenges in critical sectors such as digital infrastructure, finance, public administration, smart cities, healthcare and transport.
The imperative behind CyberSec4Europe
The imperative behind CyberSec4Europe stems from the ambition to cultivate a European Union with the comprehensive capabilities needed to protect European constitutional values, privacy and data integrity. In view of a thriving digital economy while respecting European constitutional principles, this initiative aims to position the EU as a global leader in the digital arena.
Strategic objectives
Pioneering policy
CyberSec4Europe aims to establish a sustainable cybersecurity ecosystem through a well -functioning governance model for a cybersecurity competence network. Rigorous testing through pilot projects addresses key industrial challenges. In addition, the initiative is dedicated to strengthening research and innovation capacities at both national and European level, aligning with the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Technical transformation
In the technical field, CyberSec4Europe aims to revolutionise cybersecurity education and training. It intends to develop a pioneering skills framework for educational institutions and employers, improving the quality of the cybersecurity workforce. At the same time, it will provide essential services to the community, including support for certifying authorities through leading testing and validation laboratories.
Innovation for resilience
CyberSec4Europe’s innovation objectives are set to redefine the cybersecurity landscape. By developing new solutions, products and services to meet critical challenges, the initiative will significantly strengthen the resilience of the Digital Single Market. It will also reduce the gap between experts in all areas of cybersecurity, encouraging collaboration between researchers and industrial communities.
Coordinating Europe’s future in cybersecurity
CyberSec4Europe is proving to be a key force in guiding Europe towards a secure and digitally driven future. Through its comprehensive objectives covering policy, technology and innovation, this initiative is designed to shape a cybersecurity landscape that aligns with the EU’s democratic ideals and ensures its global digital leadership.
Source: European Digital Skills & Jobs Platform
