European Cybersecurity Skills Workshop

The workshop "Engaging EU Projects Using the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF)" aims to showcase how EU co-funded projects are applying the ECSF across Europe.

As highlighted in the Communication on the Cybersecurity Skills Academy, the ECSF is the EU reference framework for cybersecurity skills. Alignment of education, training, and workforce development with the ECSF strengthens comparability, improves skills’ gap tracking, and contributes to a more cohesive skills ecosystem.

Purpose of the Workshop

This two-day workshop aims to:
• Align stakeholders around ECSF implementation strategies
• Encourage peer exchange and mutual learning
• Showcase ECSF practical use cases and project results
• Identify challenges, gaps, and future priorities
• Strengthen collaboration across the EU cybersecurity skills landscape

Key Workshop Themes

• Authentic ECSF implementation stories
• ECSF applications across educational, national, and operational contexts
• Development of technical and transversal skills aligned with market