CYSCOE brings together industry, academia and research to build a more cyber-resilient Romania and a competitive cybersecurity ecosystem in Europe.
CYSCOE is a triple-helix organization, bringing together public, academic and private commercial institutions and companies to enhance innovation and develop Romania’s footprint on the global cybersecurity map.
Following the successful model of other countries that have positioned themselves as global leaders in the industry, CYSCOE aims to develop national and regional collaboration between emerging and established players.
To develop Romania’s operational and technical capacity in cybersecurity and make it a centre of competitiveness at European and global level.
A strong partnership between industry, academia, research and public institutions that builds a sustainable cybersecurity ecosystem in Romania, with direct benefits for the economy and society.
Strengthening Romania’s cybersecurity ecosystem through effective cooperation between the private, public and academic sectors, and improving resilience to cyber attacks, including through information sharing and support for critical infrastructure.
Positioning Romania as a centre of competence in cybersecurity and supporting the recognition of the Romanian cybersecurity industry as a strategic priority.
Our members
Companies, universities and research institutes that work together on Romania's cybersecurity capacity. Select a logo to read the member's profile.
Working groups
Seven working groups, each led by a coordinator from a member organisation. Participation is reserved for CYSCOE members.
Projects
CYSCOE is a partner in projects funded under the EU's Digital Europe programme.
Research & publications
Frameworks, tools and guides that are free to read and use.
A relational framework for the capacity people and organisations build when their work is mediated by AI.
ToolAn offline, browser-only assessment sheet that reports a profile instead of a single score.
Guide · ADAHow AI-enabled influence works and which verification habits protect against it. English and Romanian.
CYSCOE is the Cyber Security Partner of FACTORY 4.0 Conference 2026, the Industry 4.0 conference for Central and Eastern Europe, on 7 October in Bucharest.
Alexandru Angheluș, CEO of Prodefence and President of CYSCOE, releases v1.2.0 of the HumanAI and OrgAI Framework Calculator: a free, offline, browser-only assessment tool.
Alexandru Angheluș, CEO of Prodefence and President of CYSCOE, publishes an open-access paper on AI as a new cognitive layer between people, organisations and reality.
Membership
Membership is open to organisations active in cybersecurity: companies, universities, research institutes and public bodies.
