Cybersecurity

The goal of the Thematic Working Group (TWG) is to promote cybersecurity as the precondition and basis for a successful digitalisation, support advancements in boosting cybersecurity postures, and support local cybersecurity ecosystems. Given the key position of SMEs on the European digital economy, the focus of the TWG will be on supporting their secure digital transformation. 

The core objectives of this TWG are:

• Drafting a common cybersecurity maturity assessment method to support the Digital Maturity Assessment;

• Define and implement best practices to support and incentivize the implementation of cybersecurity measures and controls;

• Collaborate on common strategies to facilitate compliance with the ever-evolving cybersecurity regulatory landscape;

• Exchanging best practices to address commonly defined challenges: skill gaps, resource shortages;

• Meeting SME expectations by fostering cross-border services and contributing to redirecting SMEs between the EDIH Network.

In addition, this TWG will benefit EDIHs by:

• Engaging EDIHs in a formal community to facilitate international collaboration through a designated platform (e.g. Signal);

• Mapping the different services provided by EDIHs on cybersecurity according to a common service catalogue;

• Providing peer-to-peer and external webinars, workshops, and training targeted at increasing EDIHs service quality and offering.

• Fostering knowledge and best-practice exchange among EDIHs;

• Integrating EDIHs in the broader cybersecurity ecosystem, promoting their services and engaging them with SMEs, European institutions, national administrations, and regional authorities.

The 15th Cybersecurity Working Group meeting will take place on the 10th of September, 2025, from 11:00-12:30 CEST. The group will meet to discuss new developments on the Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment and next steps for collaboration with National Coordination Centres. 

Previous meetings:

Meeting 14 - on the 9th of July the cybersecurity working group organised a meeting to discuss how to enhance and strengthen the collaboration between EDIHs and National Coordination Centres. 

Meeting 13 – on the 11th of June the members of the Cybersecurity TWG met to discuss updates on the Action Plan for 2025, possibilities for joint participation in events and next steps regarding the two working group priorities. 

Meeting 12 – the 12th TWG meeting took place on the 16th of April, the members met to dicuss next steps regarding working group priorities and new developments details regarding the annual workplan. 

Meeting 11 – on the 19th of March of 2025 the members of the Cybersecurity TWG met to dicuss new working group priorities, the updated shared calendar, and the development of the new Action Plan for 2025.

Meeting 10 –  during this meeting on the 19th of February, 2025 the TWG members defined their main priorities and selected the two new EDIH representatives to lead the efforts for the selected initiatives. 

Meeting 9 –  on the 16th of January participants had the opportunity to discuss the new priorities and strategies for the new year. 

The Cybersecurity TWG members met prior to the EDIH Network Summit 2024 in Brussels, on the 26th of November, to present and discuss the main developments within the working group, elaborate on future priorities, and foster engagement and collaboration between EDIHs. The agenda is available here.

Meeting 8 – 06/11/2024

Meeting 7 – 14/10/2024

Meeting 6 – 30/09/2024   

Roundtable Session on the 3rd of July, 2024 - Online Roundtable Discussion on “EDIHs and NCCs: How to ensure cooperation between the networks? A look at use cases throughout Europe”

Meeting 5 – this meeting  on the 3rd of July, 2024, was dedicated to providing updates on group activities, in regards to communication channels, workflow of activities, and upcoming events, specifically the EDIH-NCC online roundtable. 

Meeting 4 – during this meeting, on the 16th of May, 2024, the group discussed the adoption of Teams as the communication channel, the allocation of tasks to each EDIH and the details on upcoming webinars. 

Meeting 3 – the third meeting took place on the 12th of April, 2024, this session provided an overview of the working group and was an opportunity for participants to further discuss details on working priorities, upcoming webinars and the shared calendar of events.

Meeting 2 – the TWG met the 8th of March, 2024, to introduce the elected EDIH Chair, discuss working group priorities, establish the TWG structure, and plan the organisation of webinars and meetings. 

Meeting 1 –  on the 27th of February of 2024 the members of the Cybersecurity TWG met for the first time, during the kick-off meeting, to not only, talk through the EDIH Chair election process, but also, to discuss community rules, best practices and working priorities.

Upcoming events:

Currently no upcoming events.

Previous events:

Forum InCyber Europe 2026

The Forum InCyber Europe 2026, on 31 March–2 April, in Lille Grand Palais, will gather over 20,000 visitors, 700 partners and participants from 103 countries to explore the theme “Mastering our digital dependencies.” As Europe’s leading conference on digital security and trust, the event features high‑level speakers from industry, government and cybersecurity leadership, united in strengthening a safer and more resilient digital future for businesses, citizens and generations to come. Find more information and register.

CYBER Security X AI – Digital Security 2026 fair (mainly in Finish)

The CYBER Security X AI – Digital Security 2026 fair, taking place on 16 April 2026 in Paviljonki, Jyväskylä, brings together digital security experts, organisations and decision‑makers to explore the latest trends in cyber security, data protection and risk management. The event highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in strengthening digital security, anticipating threats and detecting anomalies, while also addressing the new risks and ethical questions AI introduces. Find more information and register.

L‑DIH Cross‑Border Tour (mainly in French)

The L‑DIH Cross‑Border Tour, taking place on 30–31 March 2026 in Paris, offers an immersive two‑day learning experience designed to help companies identify, test and adopt the most relevant Industry 4.0 technologies. Guided by experts from the Luxembourg Digital Innovation Hub, participants will explore cutting‑edge infrastructures such as the CEA List’s Nano‑INNOV campus and the Testing and Experimentation Facility of the AI‑MATTERS network, before discovering market realities at the Global Industrie trade fair. Find more information and register.

National Conference on Autonomous Systems 2026

The National Conference on Autonomous Systems 2026, held on 2 April in Drachten, will bring together industry, academia and policymakers to explore the fast‑emerging Autonomy Economy. Building on the success of its first edition, the event showcases cutting‑edge developments in AI‑driven autonomous systems through keynotes, business and science tracks, demonstrations and networking opportunities. With leading experts and C‑level technology speakers, NCAS’26 highlights real‑world applications, future trends and the strategic impact of autonomy across sectors—from industry and logistics to healthcare and the public domain. Find more information and register.