Call to Participate: Annual Privacy Forum 2025
The 13th Annual Privacy Forum (APF) 2025, of which CEPIS is a long-standing partner, will take place on 22–23 October 2025 at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The event, themed “Privacy Technologies and Policy,” will bring together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the evolving challenges and innovations in data protection and privacy across Europe.
EU and ENISA Launch €36 Million Cybersecurity Reserve to Counter Major Cyber Threats
The European Commission has signed an agreement with ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, to manage and operate the new EU Cybersecurity Reserve.
DIGITAL SME Launches Guide to Help Small Businesses Meet NIS2 Cybersecurity Demands
The European DIGITAL SME Alliance has released a comprehensive guide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate the updated Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2). The new “DIGITAL SME Blueprint Guide to the NIS2 Directive for SMEs” aims to close a growing knowledge gap.
Cybersecurity Declared a Matter of National Survival at IAT’s 8th Cyber Summit
The Informatics Association of Turkiye (IAT) hosted the 8th Summit on Developing the Cyber Security Ecosystem on 12 July, drawing leading experts, policymakers, and technologists to discuss the pressing challenges and future directions of cybersecurity.
New Catalogue to Map Europe’s Digital Tech Sovereignty
The European DIGITAL SME Alliance has announced the upcoming launch of the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue, a new initiative designed to chart and assess European-owned digital technologies across key areas such as cloud, cybersecurity, connectivity, and AI.
DIGITAL SME Launches Consultation and Guide to Help SMEs Navigate NIS2 Cybersecurity Requirements
DIGITAL SME is stepping up to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the updated Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2) is being transposed into national laws across Europe.
Women4Cyber Launches 7th Mentorship Programme
Women4Cyber has announced the 7th edition of its Mentorship Programme, running from January to July 2025. Aimed at closing the skills gap in cybersecurity, the free initiative pairs mentors with mentees across all career stages.
Open Letter Calls on Academics to Oppose EU’s Proposed Child Sexual Abuse Regulation
An open letter has been issued by scientists and researchers across Europe, expressing deep concerns over the EU’s latest proposal for child sexual abuse regulation, which mandates client-side scanning on encrypted messaging platforms to detect Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
CybARverse Academy Launches Multilingual Cybersecurity Training Programmes
The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has announced the launch of the CybARverse Academy, a transformative initiative designed to elevate cybersecurity awareness and skills for trainers and the general public.
EU Announces €210 Million Funding for Cybersecurity and Digital Capabilities
The EU is making €210 million available to support stronger cybersecurity and better digital capabilities across Europe. €102 million of the funding will be dedicated to cybersecurity initiatives such as protecting critical infrastructure and supporting National Cybersecurity Strategies, while the remaining €108 million will go to support the EU’s Digital Decade targets. These include initiatives …
