About CYSCOE

CYSCOE – Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence is a Romanian association that brings together companies, universities, research institutes and specialists to strengthen cyber resilience at national and regional level.

We connect the private, public and academic sectors through joint projects, applied research, education and the exchange of expertise.

2021founded
16member organisations
7working groups
2EU-funded projects

Mission and vision

What we work towards, together with our members and partners.

Mission

To develop Romania’s operational and technical capacity in cybersecurity and make it a centre of competitiveness at European and global level.

Vision

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.

What we do

CYSCOE turns cooperation between its members into concrete results.

01

Education and awareness

Training, exercises and awareness programmes for professionals, students and organisations.

02

Research and innovation

Applied research in AI governance and cybersecurity, published openly and shared with the community.

03

Cooperation

A common framework for companies, universities, research institutes and public institutions.

04

Projects and funding

Consortia for European and national calls, and access to resources and funding opportunities.

Board of Directors

The governing board of the association.

  • PresidentAlexandru Anghelușrepresenting Prodefence
  • Vice-PresidentCarmen Elena Cîrnurepresenting ICI București
  • Vice-PresidentGabriel Raicurepresenting Maritime University of Constanța
  • MemberAndrei Avădăneirepresenting Bit Sentinel
  • MemberGabriel Puiurepresenting Zamolxis Solutions
  • MemberMădălin Staniurepresenting Innovation Needs
  • MemberMircea Constantin Șcheaurepresenting Admiral Expert Consulting