The working groups are where CYSCOE members work together. Each group brings together experts from companies, universities, research institutes and public institutions around a clear topic, with agreed objectives, deadlines and expected results.
Our seven working groups
01
Ecosystem, Partnerships and Market Development
Strengthens CYSCOE’s place in the cybersecurity ecosystem through partnerships, cooperation and market-oriented initiatives.
- partnerships with institutions, industry, academia and international partners
- visibility of CYSCOE and its members
- member engagement and networking
- a stronger and more competitive cybersecurity market
Related: Member organisations · FACTORY 4.0 partnership · Apply AI Alliance
02
Education, Skills and Awareness
Develops cybersecurity education, professional skills and awareness for institutions, companies, academia and society.
- training programmes and workshops
- awareness campaigns and educational materials
- practical skills and capacity building
- responsible digital behaviour
Related: ADA guide · CysEdu and CysGame
03
Operational Resilience, Incidents and Critical Infrastructure
Strengthens preparedness, incident response capacity and the protection of essential and critical services.
- resilience frameworks and sector-specific guidance
- incident response and crisis exercises
- crisis coordination models between public and private operators
- risk analysis for critical infrastructure
Related: CYRESRANGE cyber ranges · ECYBRIDGE results
04
Projects, Funding and Consortia
Identifies funding opportunities and builds consortia for national, European and international cybersecurity projects.
- monitoring calls and funding programmes
- partner identification and consortium building
- preparation of project proposals
- coordination of joint initiatives
Related: Projects page · CYRESRANGE open call · CysConnect (in development)
05
Public Policy, Regulation and Compliance
Analyses cybersecurity policies, regulatory developments and compliance requirements, and turns them into positions and practical guidance for organisations.
- policy positions and contributions to public consultations
- analysis of national and European regulation
- compliance guidance and practical frameworks
- a risk-based approach to cybersecurity governance
06
Research, Innovation and Technological Development
Supports applied research, emerging technologies and the development of innovative cybersecurity tools and methodologies.
- applied research and technical studies
- AI, cyber resilience and threat intelligence
- pilot projects and technology transfer
- cooperation between academia, industry and public institutions
Related: Research page · HumanAI and OrgAI Calculator · AI and Civilizational Transformation
07
Services, Products and Direct Contracts
Turns the expertise within the cluster into concrete services, products and joint offers for public and private beneficiaries.
- a catalogue of member services
- joint offers and partnership models
- delivery methodologies
- direct contracting opportunities
Related: Member organisations
How the working groups operate
Join
Member organisations choose the groups they want to take part in, when they join CYSCOE or at any time afterwards.
Set objectives
Each group agrees its objectives, deadlines and expected results under its coordinator.
Work together
Members exchange knowledge and good practice and develop recommendations, methodologies, campaigns and pilot projects.
Deliver
Results are shared with all members and, where appropriate, published or turned into joint projects.
Want to take part in a working group?
Working groups are open to CYSCOE members. Already a member? Write to [email protected] and tell us which group you want to join.
