Specific Objective 3

Cybersecurity

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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