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.

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.