ECCO Knowledge-Sharing Webinar Series: November 2024

These sessions covered crucial topics, including aligning educational curricula with market needs, tackling cloud and edge security challenges, enhancing supply chain resilience, empowering users with self-sovereign identity, advancing supply chain cybersecurity in space, and addressing regulatory initiatives of supply chain security.

The ECCO project Community Groups, in support of the ECCC, organised six knowledge-sharing webinars during November 2024, leveraging resources across various cybersecurity sectors. The six established ECCO Community Groups cover various topics: from skills development, support for start-ups and SMEs, human factors in cybersecurity, to synergies between civilian and space applications, cybersecurity road-mapping, and supply chain trust. They aim to involve National Cybersecurity Centres (NCCs) and engage the wider European cybersecurity community in capacity-building dialogues. The goal is to share knowledge and expertise on key cybersecurity topics relevant to Europe, aligning with the ECCC's strategic agenda. The following sections provide an overview of each webinar.

Educational Curricula Alignment to Market Needs, 6 November 2024

This webinar, organised by the ECCO Community Group on Skills, focused on the alignment of educational curricula with the evolving market needs, specifically focusing on bridging the gap between academic programs and industry demands in the cybersecurity sector. The session explored how educational institutions are adapting their curricula to better equip students with the skills required for the growing cybersecurity job market. It also examined the challenges faced by tertiary education in providing practical, hands-on experience to students, ensuring they are better prepared for the real-world applications of their studies in the cybersecurity field.

We invite you to read the full presentation HERE.

Cloud / Edge Security Challenges, 12 November 2024

This webinar, organised by the ECCO Community Group on Roadmapping, addressed the key cybersecurity challenges within the European Computing Continuum, as outlined in Mario Draghi’s recent report on European competitiveness. The report highlighted critical issues such as supply chain compromises, privacy loss, the rise of AI-driven cyber threats, dependence on external technologies, and hybrid threats that combine cyber and physical risks. These challenges underscored the need for a coordinated effort between industry and research to strengthen the resilience and security of Europe’s digital infrastructure. The webinar explored topics like Confidential Computing, Cloud Security Certification, and threat monitoring, laying the groundwork for enhancing the security of the European Computing Continuum.

We invite you to read the full presentation HERE.

Strengthening Trusted Supply Chains: Real-Time Attack Detection and Critical Dependency Analysis, 15 November 2024

This webinar, organised by the ECCO Community Group on Roadmapping, delved into strategies for detecting and mitigating attacks on various systems in real time, as well as identifying weak points and critical dependencies within supply chains. In the context of the ECCO Community Group on Trusted Supply Chains, the session provided practical insights and strategies to enhance the security and resilience of supply chains against evolving threats.

We invite you to read the full presentation HERE.

Empowering End Users through Self-Sovereign Identity: Privacy and Security by Design Needs, 19 November 2024

This webinar, organised by the ECCO Community Group on Human Factors, described how Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) empowers individuals by enabling privacy-focused and user-controlled identity management. In an increasingly digital world, SSI offers a decentralised approach that eliminates the need for centralized authorities, fostering privacy and security by design. The session explored how SSI promotes trust and supports digital sovereignty across sectors like healthcare, IoT, and beyond. Through real-world applications, the webinar examined SSI's potential to address critical security challenges, ultimately empowering end users and strengthening digital ecosystems.

We invite you to read the full presentation HERE.

The Risk Governance Model for the Supply Chain Cybersecurity in Space,19 November 2024

This webinar, organised by the ECCO Community Group on Synergies on Cybersecurity for Civilian and Space Applications, addressed the issue of securing the space sector's supply chain, a growing priority for EU Member States. As the space sector evolves, the webinar explored the unique challenges and increasing risks associated with space-related supply chains. The focus was on guiding participants to leverage legal frameworks to enhance resilience and security. Attendees gained a comprehensive understanding of these risks, governance models, and best practices crucial for ensuring a secure and resilient supply chain capable of meeting the rigorous demands of space activities.

We invite you to read the full presentation HERE.

Securing supply chains: an overview on challenges and regulatory initiatives, 21 November 2024

This webinar, organised by the ECCO Community Group on Trusted Supply Chains, addressed the issue of realising trusted supply chains, focusing on key challenges in supply chain security from a CISO’s perspective. The session highlighted critical topics such as risk management, supplier security, and resilience. Additionally, the webinar examined the evolving regulatory landscape, exploring the requirements of the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and their impact on the supply chain ecosystem.

We invite you to read the full presentation HERE.

 

The ECCC remains committed to building a robust European cybersecurity community. Moving forward, the ECCC will continue its efforts to provide platforms for the exchange of knowledge among National Coordination Centres and the broader European community, particularly focusing on strategically important topics. Stay updated by following the ECCC on social media platforms HERE and HERE, as well as monitoring the events page HERE, to make sure you do not miss out on upcoming webinars.