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.

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.

COcyber took part in GITEX EUROPE to present the project, highlight the AI Cybersecurity Deephack as a tangible outcome, and engage with stakeholders working across civil and defence innovation. The event underlined growing interest in practical dual-use applications, with positive feedback from both institutional actors and startups already active in the defence space.

In this interview, Team ALVAR, winners of the COcyber AI Cybersecurity Deephack — share how they built a scalable, AI-powered phishing detection system designed for both civilian and defense use. They reflect on the importance of modular design, real-time anomaly detection, and their next steps toward real-world deployment.