Updates

We spoke with the COcyber Batch #1 Ambassadors to reflect on their journey and gather their insights on Europe’s cybersecurity future. Madhusanka Liyanage stresses the need for unified regulatory frameworks, better civil–defence coordination, and values the COcyber experience for enabling strategic dialogue and cross-sector collaboration on secure digital futures.

The COcyber project held its 3rd General Assembly in Brussels on June 23–24, bringing together partners and Advisory Board members to review progress and shape next steps for bridging civilian and defence cybersecurity efforts

We spoke with the COcyber Batch #1 Ambassadors to reflect on their journey and gather their insights on Europe’s cybersecurity future. Nizar Touleimat highlights the need for dual-use innovation and strategic alignment, and values the COcyber experience for delivering concrete outcomes and advancing civil-defence collaboration.

COcyber was featured at South Summit Madrid and We Make Future Italy, reaching over 1,300 people through EIT Digital’s stand. The events offered strong opportunities to connect with new audiences and raise awareness about the project across Europe.

We spoke with the COcyber Batch #1 Ambassadors to reflect on their journey and gather their insights on Europe’s cybersecurity future. Stella Tsitsoula highlights the importance of bridging cultural and operational gaps between civil and defence actors, and values the COcyber experience for fostering meaningful dialogue, trust, and cross-sector collaboration.

On 12 and 13 June, COcyber held two complementary events: an in-person session in Vilnius focused on critical infrastructure protection, and an online consultation dedicated to civil-defence cooperation. The events gathered experts, partners, and stakeholders to share insights, assess solutions, and contribute to advancing cross-sector cybersecurity practices.

We spoke with the COcyber Batch #1 Ambassadors to reflect on their journey and gather their insights on Europe’s cybersecurity future. Antonio Grasso stresses the importance of regulatory coherence, practical cooperation, and inclusive capacity-building to bridge civilian and defence efforts, highlighting that cybersecurity must be understood as both a strategic and cultural priority across sectors.

On 15 May 2025, our project coordinator Alessandra Zini (EIT Digital) presented COcyber at the Cluster Synergies Webinar alongside other EU-funded cybersecurity projects. She outlined the project’s mission to foster cross-sector collaboration and strengthen Europe’s digital resilience through trusted infrastructure and community-building.

We spoke with the COcyber Batch #1 Ambassadors to reflect on their journey and gather their insights on Europe’s cybersecurity future. Eduvigis Ortiz points to the urgent need for structured cooperation between civil and defence sectors, trust-building, and inclusive strategies to address fragmentation and talent gap

At the event “Combatting Fraud in the Digital Age”, our Scientific Lead Georges Ataya presented COcyber’s perspective on bridging fraud prevention and cybersecurity resilience. He emphasized the importance of regulatory alignment, sector cooperation, and long-term investment in cybersecurity capabilities.