COcyber joined the ECYBRIDGE International Conference to contribute to the discussion on preparing Europe’s cybersecurity workforce. Professor Georges Ataya underlined the need for continuous education, the use of solid frameworks, and active involvement from decision makers to strengthen resilience.

We spoke with the COcyber Batch #2 Ambassadors to reflect on their journey and gather their insights on Europe’s cybersecurity future. Dr. Csaba Krasznay brings deep expertise in cybersecurity, cyber defence, and education, and values the ambassadorship for highlighting the urgent need to bridge civil–defence gaps and strengthen coordinated European resilience.

The Lisbon Council, in the framework of COcyber, convened a high-level working lunch in Brussels to assess Europe’s readiness for the accelerating quantum era. Experts from policy, cybersecurity, academia and industry discussed emerging risks and the urgent shift toward post-quantum security.

The COcyber Concertation Workshop brought together ten EU cybersecurity projects in Brussels to establish a simple, shared collaboration framework. The meeting set common priorities across policy, technology, skills and communication for the year ahead.

This edition highlights new progress within the project - from the new deliverable Guidelines on Cybersecurity Civil-Defence Cooperation and our upcoming event in Brussels to updates from the COcyber platform and Ambassador Programme - alongside selected insights from the wider European cybersecurity field.

We’re opening the final call for ambassadors to join the COcyber network from December 2025 to May 2026. Following the success of the first two batches, this last round aims to bring the programme to a total of 27 professionals strengthening Europe’s cybersecurity resilience.

This edition marks COcyber’s first anniversary, introduces our new Ambassador cohort, shares insights from the June General Assembly, presents two new deliverables, and highlights the latest tools, events, and EU cybersecurity developments.

From idea to impact: in just one year, COcyber has built a thriving European community bridging civilian and defence cybersecurity. In this anniversary video, project partners looks back at key milestones, meaningful progress, and the next steps in building dual-use cybersecurity cooperation.

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

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.