The ECYBRIDGE Project

** Project Coordinator, officially launched the "Strengthening Synergies in Defence and Civilian Cybersecurity" Project (ECYBRIDGE-DIGITAL-ECCC-2023-DEPLOY-CYBER-04), the 2 493 118,19 Euro consortium where InnovX is a proud partner in the Black Sea Region. By aligning with existing EU cybersecurity, defense, and research frameworks, the project offers a collaborative platform for advanced cybersecurity solutions in the EU.**

Project Number: 101158784; Project Name: Strengthening Synergies in Defence and Civilian Cybersecurity; Project Acronym: ECYBRIDGE; Call: DIGITAL-ECCC-2023-DEPLOY-CYBER-04; Topic: DIGITAL-ECCC-2023-DEPLOY-CYBER-04-CIVIL-DEFENCE; Type of Action: DIGITAL JU Coordination and Support Actions; Project Duration: 24 months

The ECYBRIDGE project is a pioneering initiative financed by the European Commission that, for the first time in E.U. history, aims to reinforce the coordination and synergy between the civilian and defence sectors in cybersecurity.

ECYBRIDGE is a collaborative effort, uniting 19 public and private organisations from four E.U. member states. This partnership acknowledges the interconnectedness of the civilian and defence sectors in today's digital landscape. The project's aim is to foster exchange and coordination between these sectors, cultivating a unified strategy that bolsters Europe's resilience against emerging cyber threats. Serving as a conduit for ideation and exploration, ECYBRIDGE also offers a collaborative platform, paving the way for advanced cybersecurity solutions in the E.U.

ECYBRIDGE in a Nutshell

Scope Foster dialogue, share research, enhance knowledge, and encourage collaborations on critical European cybersecurity issues relevant to both civilian and defense spheres in the European Union

Strategy Integrate the capabilities and insights of both civilian and defense sectors through collaborative activities, training sessions, stakeholder engagements, and developing cooperation mechanisms, including a networking platform and policy recommendations, to effectively counteract emerging cyber threats

Rationale Traditional siloed approaches to cybersecurity are insufficient in addressing the shared vulnerabilities and threats that require a cohesive response from the already intertwined civilian and defense sectors in the digital age

Alignment with EU Cybersecurity Policies Supporting the EU's objective to create a digitally secure and resilient Europe by promoting collaborative efforts across the civilian and defense sectors, thus contributing to the broader goal of supporting the digital transformation of the European economy and society

Outcomes Impact on Policies and Strategies - Policy recommendations to bridge the knowledge-policy gap, Contribute to the EU long-term policy objectives and strategies; Knowledge Management and Dissemination - Establishment of the ECYBRIDGE Network A robust dissemination strategy; Events and Stakeholder Engagement

Approach Creating, gathering, enhancing, and disseminating vital cybersecurity knowledge, best practices, and innovative strategies to civilians and militaries; Ensuring that the European Digital Single Market remains resilient against potential threats, thereby fostering digital transformation; Advancing a unified culture bridging civilian and military facets of cybersecurity