Between October 29–31, 2024, the Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence (CYSCOE) was proudly represented by its President, Alexandru Anghelus, at the prestigious Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference 2024. The event brought together leading cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, and experts from across Europe to explore the latest challenges, strategies, and frameworks driving digital security.
CYSCOE actively participated in both the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) Cybersecurity Conference and the ENISA “Cybersecurity Resilience & Market” Forum, contributing a national and regional perspective to high-level discussions shaping the future of cybersecurity in Europe.
🔍 CYSCOE’s Strategic Contributions
Representing both CYSCOE and its national ecosystem, Alexandru Anghelus joined impactful roundtables alongside top leaders including Dan Cimpean, Director of DNSC, and representatives from ENISA and the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC). Key themes addressed included:
- Implementation of Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) in Romania;
- Enhancing cyber resilience in critical industries such as maritime and healthcare;
- Risk management for digital infrastructure operations;
- Aligning national strategies with the NIS2 Directive and Cyber Resilience Act.
🔗 CYSCOE – A Trusted Hub for Expertise and Collaboration
CYSCOE reaffirmed its mission to foster cross-sectoral cooperation, skills development, and cybersecurity capacity building in Romania and Southeastern Europe. The cluster plays an essential role in:
- Promoting technical excellence in cyber threat intelligence and digital investigations;
- Facilitating best-practice exchange between public authorities, private companies, and academia;
- Supporting Romania’s position as a regional leader in cybersecurity.
“In a time of growing geopolitical and technological complexity, CYSCOE’s role is to connect national expertise with European initiatives and build bridges across sectors to ensure a secure digital future.”
— Alexandru Anghelus, President of CYSCOE
🙌 Recognition and Acknowledgements
CYSCOE extends its sincere appreciation to the DNSC team and all collaborators for organizing a high-impact conference that elevated Romania’s role in shaping cybersecurity policy and practice. Special thanks go to Dan Cimpean, Sebastian Dan, Mirabela Săvulescu, Aurel Huștea, Fraga Tariuc, Gabriel Dinu, Mihaela Curcă, and the entire organizing team for their dedication and outstanding efforts.
CYSCOE remains committed to shaping the cybersecurity future of Romania and the European Union—through innovation, collaboration, and technical leadership.
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