About this programme

About the programme

Specific Objective 3 – Cybersecurity and Trust aims to raise the level of protection of citizens and organisations and improving the security of digital products and services throughout the whole supply chain as a fundamental building block of the EU’s digital transformation.

The majority of cybersecurity related activities will funded by the Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre (ECCC). For the 2025-2027 period, Specific Objective 3 focuses on the following activities:

European Cybersecurity Alert System: the deployment of Security Operation Centres/Cyber Hubs and Cross-Border Cyber Hubs in line with the recently agreed Cyber Solidarity Act, to support detection and build enhanced awareness regarding cybersecurity threats.
Preparedness actions: support preparedness actions of Member States, in the context of the Cyber Solidarity Act, such as coordinated preparedness testing of entities operating in sectors of high criticality.
AI for Cyber: take-up of AI, including generative AI, and other key digital technologies for Cyber applications, as well as for improving and expanding the Cyber Hubs capabilities, will also contribute to strengthening European Cyber Resilience.
Post Quantum Encryption: transition to adopt Post Quantum Encryption technologies for industry and public administrations as an important aspect in preparing for a post quantum world.
Other actions: support to the implementation of European Cyber Legislation, such as for the Cyber Resilience Act, aiming at providing SMEs the tools to comply with regulatory requirements.

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Marie Timmermann

marie.timmermann@fwo.be

+32 2 550 15 59

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