The European Cyber Security Challenge is the continent's largest cybersecurity competition for young talent, running annually since 2014. The best young talents from over 35 countries compete in a 72-hour CTF.
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The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has deployed the initial operating capability of the Single Reporting Platform (SRP). Designed to support effective vulnerability management across the EU, the SRP allows users to report once and communicate the relevant information to all appropriate authorities.
The one-day event brings together policymakers, practitioners, and peer EU-funded projects for a practical, hands-on exploration of the cybersecurity regulatory landscape now taking shape across Europe.
Open new opportunities. Your next business partner could be in Bucharest! For the first time, a dedicated European Cybersecurity Competence Community Day will be organised as part of the Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference #BCC2026. The registration process will be facilitated by the National Coordination Centres (NCCs).
Manufacturers, developers and businesses of all sizes across the EU now have new guidance on how to apply the Cyber Resilience Act. This will help them prepare for mandatory cybersecurity requirements and reporting obligations.
The European Commission proposed a new European Innovation Act to help Europe's most innovative ideas be developed, financed and scaled up in Europe. A key initiative under the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy and the Competitiveness Compass for the EU, the proposal will strengthen the EU's long-term competitiveness, prosperity and technological sovereignty.
This report puts forward a set of principles and tangible guidance on the application of secure by design and default requirements throughout the life cycle of a product. In particular, the report focuses on explaining these principles in clear, repeatable actions that can be applied to existing engineering, product and release processes.
On 9-10 July, Dublin hosted the first edition of the Women’s International Cybersecurity Challenge (WICC), bringing together cybersecurity talent from across the globe to compete, collaborate, and inspire the next generation of women leaders in the field. Congratulations to Female Team Europe for securing the first place!
Join the ECCC team and help building up a young and multicultural organisation by supporting and enhancing the employee lifecycle. Are you passionate about people and ready to make a difference? We want to hear from you.
The ECCC funding opportunities under the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) and Horizon Europe Programme (HE), with a combined budget of up to EUR 145.5 million, are open until 7 October and 12 November, respectively.
The AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models have entered into application across the EU. From August 2, providers must comply with transparency and copyright obligations when placing GPAI models on the EU market.
The Commission has launched a public consultation and a call for evidence to support the development of the EU Action Plan against cyberbullying, expected for early 2026. The consultation and the call for evidence are open until 29 September 2025.
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) is organising the 10th eHealth Security Conference, in collaboration with the Romanian National Directorate for Cybersecurity (DNSC) and the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC).
Connect4Cyber – Brokerage and Info Day brings together cybersecurity actors from Finland and across Europe to discuss current calls under the Digital Europe and Horizon Europe programmes, share project ideas, and build international consortia.
The ECCC will join the Open day at the Commission's Berlaymont building in Brussels to celebrate Europe Day. Through a series of events, activities and themed spaces, Europe Day offers citizens a chance to visit the European institutions, discover how they operate on a daily basis, and explore the policies that shape our lives.
The ECCC is looking for a Finance, Budget, and Procurement Lead (Temporary Agent, AD11) to join our dedicated team in Bucharest. Deadline for applications: 25/04/2025 - 23:59 EEST
The conference’s topic is Strengthening Cyber Resilience in SMEs”. Key Note speeches, presentations and panel discussions will provide dedicated to topics such as SMEs interests and knowledge and skills in cyber range.
The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent's tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted on 28 March 2025.
The Commission has launched a consultation on the Action Plan for the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. The results will further contribute to the recommendations that the Commission plans to present by the end of the year. The deadline for contributions is 30 June 2025.
The Union of Skills Communication is accompanied by an Action Plan on Basic Skills and a STEM Education Strategic Plan to improve skills in science, technology, engineering, and maths, promote STEM careers, attract more girls and women, and boost preparedness in the face of digital and clean-tech transitions.