The second cohort of COcyber Ambassadors joins forces across civilian and defence cybersecurity to strengthen European digital resilience through policy, training, and cross-sector collaboration. Representing seven experts from five countries, the programme empowers ambassadors to connect siloed communities, share knowledge, and promote dual-use innovation across Europe.

We spoke with the COcyber Batch #1 Ambassadors to reflect on their journey and gather their insights on Europe’s cybersecurity future. Selene Giupponi emphasises the need for shared frameworks, legal clarity, and trust-building between civilian and defence sectors to enable effective, long-term cooperation.

COcyber took part in the GovTech4All Summit in Bizkaia by hosting a seminar on Post-Quantum Cryptography, led by Professor Federico Pintore and moderated by Maria-Chiara Zaccaria. The event also featured Maria-Chiara in a high-level roundtable, reinforcing COcyber’s role in connecting cybersecurity innovation with public-sector needs.

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.