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Coordination Between the Cybersecurity Civilian And Defence Spheres

Joining forces for Digital Safety in Europe
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Our Mission

COcyber develops a robust and inclusive European cybersecurity ecosystem that leverages the strengths of both civilian and defence spheres, facilitating knowledge transfer, best practices sharing and innovation.

We aim to strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity resilience, enhance cooperation, and ensure strategic autonomy through trusted and collaborative infrastructures.

Challenges and our Solutions

As the digital cybersecurity landscape evolves, so do the threats. We are addressing challenges in cybersecurity by promoting collaboration, information sharing, capacity building and innovation among a wide range of stakeholders.

Fragmentation of cybersecurity efforts
Fragmentation of cybersecurity efforts
Challenge

Lacking coordination and cooperation between the civilian and defence spheres.

Solution

Fostering collaboration, information sharing and knowledge transfer.

limited information sharing
Limited information sharing
Challenge

Encountering time constraints and barriers when sharing cybersecurity information.

Solution

The COcyber trusted platform and online toolkits maximise collaboration.

Lack of Awareness Capacity
Lack of awareness capacity
Challenge

Building and maintaining a skilled cybersecurity workforce.

Solution

Offering capacity-building activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

scarce-dual-use-technology
Scarce-dual use technologies
Challenge

Navigating the complexities of technology transfer and innovation management.

Solution

Developing 4 national case studies and promoting best practices.

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Not fully coordinated cybersecurity policies
Challenge

Failing to coordinate policies between Member States, the European Union and other stakeholders.

Solution

Facilitating a framework for governance and structured collaboration.

improved security and resilience
Need for improved cybersecurity resilience
Challenge

Cyber threats are constantly evolving.

Solution

COcyber workshops, discussions and white papers help stakeholders stay updated on emerging threats.

Lack of cutting-edge innovation
Lack of cutting-edge innovation
Challenge

Promoting innovation is crucial for staying ahead
of cyber threats.

Solution

Supporting knowledge transfer, showcasing best practices and encouraging innovation between public sector, industry and academia.

Our Ambition

COcyber emerges as a strategic response to secure a digital future for Europeans. We seek to expand the scope of collaboration beyond diplomacy.

Knowledge

Enabling exchange of expertise and information on cybersecurity from civilian and defence spheres. 

Tools

Offering a set concrete instruments for engagement, collaboration and information sharing.

Harmonisation

Co-defining policy recommendations for harmonisation of the European actions.

Synergies

Creating a vibrant European community of cybersecurity stakeholders.

Team

Led by EIT Digital, COcyber unites key partners representing  EU networks, SMEs, universities, and research institutes. Our pan-European consortium is committed to advancing cybersecurity and making a significant impact across Europe.

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