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Under the Spotlight: Meet the selected start-ups for the next Cyber Investor Days!

The newest edition of ECSO’s Cyber Investor Days will take place in The Hague, the Netherlands, on 5 October 2023. European cybersecurity start-ups will pitch their companies directly to key investors, integrators and corporates. From numerous applications across Europe, 11 skilled cybersecurity start-ups have been selected for this opportunity. A European Jury, composed of experts…

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ECSO works to support start-ups and SMEs interpret European cybersecurity legislation

ECSO is taking on a new endeavour to organise information-sharing webinars known as “SME Policy Briefs” on the latest European cybersecurity legislation to its Members, especially start-ups and SMEs. With the European cybersecurity regulatory landscape constantly evolving, the aim of these virtual discussions is to help Members not only gain an in-depth understanding of new…

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ECSO’s Cyber Investor Days Returns to the Hague for its Second Consecutive Year, Gathering European Cybersecurity Start-ups and Investors

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), in collaboration with the Women4Cyber Foundation, the Municipality of The Hague, InnovationQuarter (IQ), TIIN Capital, Security Delta (HSD) and KPN Ventures, is pleased to announce the return of ECSO's Cyber Investor Days to the city of The Hague, Netherlands. Following the success of last year's event, the second edition…

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ECSO wrapped its advocacy activity on the CISO Role in ENISA’s European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF).

ECSO recently produced a master document offering recommendations for the depiction of the CISO role within ENISA's European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF). The suggestions were gathered through ECSO's active CISO community, comprising of CISOs from 28 European countries. As the only non-profit organisation hosting a European cross-sector CISO community, ECSO acts as the facilitator of…

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ECSO decodes European cybersecurity market trends in the opening virtual discussion of a new initiative

On 29 June 2023, the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) organised the inaugural virtual discussion for its new initiative, “Decoding European Cybersecurity Market Trends”. This initiative is designed to keep ECSO Members updated on the latest market activity and trends in the European cybersecurity market through monthly reports, quarterly reports, and quarterly virtual discussions. The…

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ECSO Webinar Explored Regions’ Cybersecurity Sovereignty and Policies

On 26 June, in a collaborative effort with Major Cities of Europe, EU City ISAC I4C+, and the Regional Government of Tuscany, ECSO hosted its webinar “Regions contributing to cybersecurity sovereignty”. The webinar’s main goals were to constitute the kick-start of a collective work among regions that will eventually become a community of European regions…

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ECSO’s General Assembly Welcomes 11 New Members to the Board of Directors 

Following ECSO’s Board of Directors, General Assembly and High-Level Unit held on 14 June, it is with great pleasure that ECSO announces the results of the Board of Directors elections. By welcoming 11 new Board Members that bring their unique expertise to the table, ECSO takes a step forward in strengthening European cybersecurity.  ECSO wishes…

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ECSO launches its new initiative ”Cyber Solution Days” with an inaugural event in Helsinki

On 24 May 2023, ECSO organised its very first Cyber Solution Days event in Helsinki, Finland. The event was hosted by ECSO Member WithSecure in the morning of WithSecure’s flagship conference SPHERE23, gathering cybersecurity talents from a large variety of backgrounds to discuss one of the most acute topics in cybersecurity today: securing the supply…

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ECSO Participates in the V2Security Conference in Copenhagen

Denmark’s biggest cybersecurity and data protection event, the V2Security conference, took place in Copenhagen last week on 10-11 May. The much-awaited event was a huge success, uniting thousands of the most brilliant cybersecurity talents. As the voice of the European cybersecurity community and stakeholders, ECSO was delighted to speak about the CYBERSECURITY MADE IN EUROPE…

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April’s Policy update – EU Cyber Solidarity Act, Cybersecurity Skills Academy and amendment to the Cybersecurity Act

April was a big month for Cibersecurity Policy with 3 important announcements on the 18th of April. These were all addressed in our April Policy Call reserved for members. ECSO would like to share a high level summary of these news with the Cybersecurity community.

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Networking Night in San Francisco 2023

Over 200 of the brightest minds in cybersecurity gathered yesterday at the European Networking Night in San Francisco, and it was a huge success, bringing together cybersecurity professionals from across the old and new continents and the Bay Area for a networking night. Our fireside chat discussed the strengths and weaknesses of European and…

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Growing the Cybersecurity Workforce with the European HR Community

Today, on the 29th March, ECSO’s Head of Applications & Human Factors, Nina Olesen, delivered a keynote speech at the conference on “Women in Cyber Security - Trends, Opportunities and Current Challenges” organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, the ICT Association of Slovenia and the Digital Innovation Hub Slovenia. The keynote…

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