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Cybersecurity
ECCC Governing Board and NCC Network meet in Cyprus to strengthen European cybersecurity cooperation
The meetings provided an important opportunity for exchanges between national authorities, cybersecurity experts, and policymakers on the implementation of European cybersecurity initiatives and the development of future funding actions.
The representatives from the National Coordination Centres discussed ongoing activities, shared experiences from national cybersecurity ecosystems and explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation across the Network.
The discussions also highlighted the important role of NCCs in connecting national communities with European funding opportunities and in supporting the development of cybersecurity capacities across the Union.
The gathering also featured presentations of Digital Europe Programme projects and initiatives, providing practical examples of how cybersecurity investments contributie to strengthening Europe's cyber resilience and cybersecurity expertise.
The ECCC Governing Board addressed a broad range of strategic and operational topics related to the Centre's activities and work programme.
Board members discussed recent developments concerning cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, including emerging European initiatives and their potential implications for the cybersecurity ecosystem. In this regard, the Board amended the Digital Europe Cybersecurity Work Programme (2025-2027) to include a dedicated section for the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
The Board also reviewed progress on governance-related matters, discussed the ongoing activities of its working groups, and adopted decisions aimed at supporting the effective implementation of the Centre's mandate.
Among other items, the Governing Board approved the proposed list of members for the Strategic Advisory Group, which will be set up to provide independent expertise and advice to support the ECCC's activities.
Looking ahead, the ECCC will continue to work closely with its Governing Board, the NCC Network, the European Cybersecurity Competence Community, and European institutions to support a secure and resilient digital future for Europe.
The representatives from the National Coordination Centres discussed ongoing activities, shared experiences from national cybersecurity ecosystems and explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation across the Network.
The discussions also highlighted the important role of NCCs in connecting national communities with European funding opportunities and in supporting the development of cybersecurity capacities across the Union.
The gathering also featured presentations of Digital Europe Programme projects and initiatives, providing practical examples of how cybersecurity investments contributie to strengthening Europe's cyber resilience and cybersecurity expertise.
The ECCC Governing Board addressed a broad range of strategic and operational topics related to the Centre's activities and work programme.
Board members discussed recent developments concerning cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, including emerging European initiatives and their potential implications for the cybersecurity ecosystem. In this regard, the Board amended the Digital Europe Cybersecurity Work Programme (2025-2027) to include a dedicated section for the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
The Board also reviewed progress on governance-related matters, discussed the ongoing activities of its working groups, and adopted decisions aimed at supporting the effective implementation of the Centre's mandate.
Among other items, the Governing Board approved the proposed list of members for the Strategic Advisory Group, which will be set up to provide independent expertise and advice to support the ECCC's activities.
Looking ahead, the ECCC will continue to work closely with its Governing Board, the NCC Network, the European Cybersecurity Competence Community, and European institutions to support a secure and resilient digital future for Europe.