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 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.