Tag: Cybersecurity

  • Evening reception at the Embassy of Finland in Oslo

    Evening reception at the Embassy of Finland in Oslo

    November 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CET

    (EVENT) In connection with the North European Cyber Days, the Embassy of Finland in Oslo is organising an evening networking reception for conference organisers and partners. 

    Attendance is by invitation only due to the limited capacity of approximately 40 guests. 

    Building on previous Nordic Collaboration events, this evening reception will provide an opportunity for partners from industry, finance, research, and public sector to further explore some of Europe’s leading initiatives aimed at developing competitive, secure, and “trustworthy” digital technologies.

    The high-level conference, supported by the European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO), North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC) and the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centers (NCCs) of the Nordic and Baltic Regions, will bring together key stakeholders from cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and critical sectors to foster collaboration on innovation, investment, procurement, and export initiatives.

    Following arrivals and registration, the program will include a 45-minute session of presentations, followed by a 60-minute buffet dinner to facilitate networking. 

    Register for the reception using the event registration link and we will contact you with confirmation details. 

    Event Webpage:  North European Cyber Days 2025.

    Registration Link: https://nettskjema.no/a/north-european-cyber-days-2025  

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    Free admission

    Embassy of Finland in Oslo

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  • Welcome reception at Oslo City Hall

    Welcome reception at Oslo City Hall

    November 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm CET

    (EVENT) In connection with the North European Cyber Days 2025, the City of Oslo is hosting an evening welcome reception for up to 200 people.

    The event is free and open for all, but conference attendees will be prioritised.

    Register for the reception using the event registration link and we will contact you with confirmation details.

    Event Webpage:  North European Cyber Days 2025.

    Registration Link: https://nettskjema.no/a/north-european-cyber-days-2025  

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  • Towards safer healthcare

    Towards safer healthcare

    SITRA. “Towards safer healthcare.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.sitra.fi/en/publications/towards-safer-healthcare/.

    Insights on the European action plan on cybersecurity for hospitals and healthcare providers

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    WRITERS

    Markus Kalliola (Sitra), Mikko Huovila (Nordic Healthcare Group) and Marianne Lindroth (DNV Cyber) 

    PUBLISHED

    May 7, 2025

    The healthcare sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats due to outdated systems, fragmented practices and risks associated with human errors. Despite advancements in regulatory efforts and technical solutions, implementation remains inconsistent. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing add both urgency and complexity to securing healthcare environments. 

    The EU’s expanding cybersecurity legislation is significantly impacting various sectors, including healthcare. The primary goal is to harmonise practices and enhance the resilience of critical entities, products and infrastructure. New instruments like the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2), Cyber Resilience Act and AI Act broaden the scope of entities covered and introduce stricter requirements, raising the bar for compliance and emphasising the need for robust security in the interconnected digital landscape. 

    Europe has awakened to the need for taking further actions to protect healthcare. The European cybersecurity action plan for hospitals and healthcare providers, published by the European Commission in January 2025, arrives at a crucial time with several strong proposals to bolster healthcare security.  

    Sitra presents seven proposals for improving the preparedness of the EU and its member states against cyber threats. Building a single market for cybersecurity and making collaboration tangible through pan-European cybersecurity exercises are among the things to consider.  

    With all actions set to improve cybersecurity, clear targets are needed to measure the impacts. This applies to the Commission’s action plan proposals for the EU and member states, but also at the grassroots level in healthcare organisations and how cybersecurity maturity is measured and improved.  

    Improving cybersecurity resilience requires healthcare organisations to address all stages of cybersecurity – before, during and after incidents. Cybersecurity should be further integrated into comprehensive security, with adequate resources allocated to healthcare organisations. A well-functioning single market is part of cybersecurity resilience, and European companies must play a significant role in it.

    Finland serves as a case study for how cybersecurity is organised in healthcare within an EU member state. In Finland’s comprehensive security model, cybersecurity responsibilities are distributed among various authorities. Healthcare organisations hold the primary responsibility, supported and guided by multiple authorities. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined under normal circumstances, with the national cybersecurity strategy outlining priority actions. 

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  • European Cybersecurity Investment Platform

    European Cybersecurity Investment Platform

    September 1, 2016 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (INITIATIVE) (INVESTMENT)

    ECSO. “European Cybersecurity Investment Platform.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://ecs-org.eu/activities/european-cybersecurity-investment-platform/.

    About the initiative

    The European Cybersecurity Investment Platform (ECIP) is set to be a fund-of-funds mechanism proposed by ECSO as a response to the investment gap in the EU cybersecurity market. With a target size of at least €1 billion, the ECIP aims to strengthen the competitiveness of our cybersecurity market and overall European strategic autonomy.

    Since 2016, ECSO has been working with major private investors, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission, alerting on the need to increase investments allocated to cybersecurity. In 2020, the Letter of Intentoutlining this proposal to the European Commission garnered the support of 49 prominent public and private stakeholders representing the European cybersecurity landscape.

    Building upon ECSO’s initiative, the EIB European Investment Advisory Hub, at the official request of the ECSO-Member Basque Cybersecurity Centre, commenced a feasibility study in October 2021 to assess the market viability and potential structure of the ECIP. The study’s findings unequivocally confirmed the need for the creation of the ECIP. Discover in this page how ECSO continues working with the European cybersecurity ecosystem in concrete steps to establish the European Cybersecurity Investment Platform.

    Objectives

    • Strengthen European cybersecurity market to attract and retain top talent, develop critical competencies, and ensure the strategic positioning of European solutions by enhancing investments in European cybersecurity start-ups and SMEs.
    • Support European start-ups to consolidate their operations, scale up, and expand their market presence by offering stronger growth-focused financing options, particularly for Series A+. The ECIP is an opportunity to fund late stage companies and create European champions.
    • Strengthen venture capital capabilities by investing in the existing or emerging European funds specialised in cybersecurity.
    • Create leverage effect and serve as an incentive among the LPs to invest bigger tickets into the funds by increasing trust in the cybersecurity market.
    • Stimulate the emergence of new venture capital funds and investment initiatives specialising in cybersecurity by promoting and strengthening the cybersecurity segment.
    • Support synergy creation in relevant R&D&I funding schemes across Europe.

    European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)

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  • The Draghi report on EU competitiveness

    The Draghi report on EU competitiveness

    European Commission. “Draghi report.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://commission.europa.eu/topics/eu-competitiveness/draghi-report_en.

    The future of European competitiveness: Report by Mario Draghi

    Mario Draghi – former European Central Bank President and one of Europe’s great economic minds – was tasked by the European Commission to prepare a report of his personal vision on the future of European competitiveness. 

    The report looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the Single Market. It outlines how Europe will no longer be able to rely on many of the factors that have supported growth in the past and lays out a clear diagnosis and provides concrete recommendations to put Europe onto a different trajectory.

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    Background

    Today, Europe stands united in its pursuit of inclusive economic growth, focusing on 

    • sustainable competitiveness
    • economic security
    • open strategic autonomy
    • fair competition

    They all serve as pillars of prosperity. 

    The vision that drives Europe forward is to create conditions where businesses thrive, the environment is protected, and everyone has an equal chance at success.

    Sustainable competitiveness should make sure businesses are productive and environmentally friendly. Economic security ensures that our economy can handle challenges and protect jobs. With open strategic autonomy, Europe is not just open for business; but is shaping a better, fairer world.

    Next steps

    The findings of the Draghi report are contributing to the Commission’s work on a new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. And in particular, to the development of the new Clean Industrial Deal for competitive industries and quality jobs, which will be presented in the first 100 days of the new Commission mandate.

    Many of its recommendations are reflected in the Commission’s Political Guidelines as well as the mission letters of the President of the European Commission to the members of the College.

    In January 2025, the Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass, a new roadmap to restore Europe’s dynamism and boost economic growth. The Compass builds on the analysis of the Draghi report and provides a strategic framework to drive the Commission’ work for the next five years.

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  • EU’s Competitivness Compass

    EU’s Competitivness Compass

    European Commission. “Competitiveness Compass.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://commission.europa.eu/topics/eu-competitiveness/competitiveness-compass_en.

    Our plan to reignite Europe’s economy

    Over the last two decades, Europe’s potential has remained strong, even as other major economies have grown at a faster pace.

    The EU has everything it takes to unlock its full potential and drive faster, more sustainable growth: we boast a talented and educated workforce, capital, savings, the single market, and a unique social model. To restore our competitiveness and unleash growth, we need to tackle the barriers and weaknesses that are holding us back.

    In January 2025, the Commission presented the competitiveness compass, a new roadmap to restore Europe’s dynamism and boost our economic growth.

    https://ec.europa.eu/avservices/play.cfm?ref=I-267829&lg=EN&sublg=none&autoplay=true&tin=10&tout=59

    Three necessities for a more competitive EU

    The compass builds on the analysis of Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European competitiveness.

    The Draghi report originally identified three necessities for the EU to boost its competitiveness: 

    1. Closing the innovation gap 
    2. Decarbonising our economy
    3. Reducing dependencies

    The compass sets out an approach to translate these necessities into reality. 

    Discover the full timeline of actions under the compass

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  • European Cluster for Securing Critical Infrastructures (ECSCI)

    European Cluster for Securing Critical Infrastructures (ECSCI)

    March 3, 2022 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (NETWORK)

    ECSCI. “ECSCI”. Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.ecsci.eu.

    The main objective of the ECSCI cluster is to create synergies and foster emerging disruptive solutions to security issues via cross-projects collaboration and innovation. Research activities will focus on how to protect critical infrastructures and services, highlighting the different approaches between the clustered projects and establishing tight and productive connections with closely related and complementary EU funded projects. To promote the activities of the cluster, ECSCI will organize international conferences, and national or international workshops, involving both policy makers, industry and academic, practitioners, and representatives from the European Commission.  

  • SFI NORCICS and ISTARI Smart Resilience Summit September 3rd 2025

    SFI NORCICS and ISTARI Smart Resilience Summit September 3rd 2025

    September 3 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm CEST

    (EVENT)

    NTNU. “ISTARI Smart Resilience Summit”. Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.ntnu.edu/norcics/istari-smart-resilience-summit.

    Please join us at an exclusive Industry-to-Industry Summit hosted in Oslo at Scandic Solli by SFI NORCICS and ISTARI. 

    Why Attend? 

    As the tech that we and our adversaries use become more intelligent, no one person alone will be able to build comprehensive resilience.  Individuals with best-in-class tools will be able to go part of the way, but smart cyber resilience requires a 360-degree approach that brings together all the parts of the organisation to attack a common problem and find smart solutions together. 

    Our one-day Smart Resilience Summit brings together industry leaders, tech experts, and forward-thinking enterprises to explore new strategies for “smart” cyber resilience that harness new technologies and holistic organisational approaches to stay one step ahead of your security needs. 

    What to Expect 

    Interactive presentations and discussions with practitioners and innovators on:  

    • Smart vulnerability management: Lessons from the cyber frontline 
    • Third-party risk: Smart efforts for maximum impact 
    • Data-driven governance: Seeing the whole picture 
    • The OT-IT Nexus: Closing the Gap 
    • Harnessing AI and next gen cyber defence  
    • Engaging with Boards in a NIS2 World 
    • Smart Cyber Survival Skills: Case studies of cyber resilience on the edge 

    Networking & Collaboration 

    Meet with other senior leaders and innovators from across the region. Build connections and share experiences in a dynamic, in-person setting. 

    Refreshments and lunch will be served. 

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    NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)

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  • North European Cybersecurity Cluster

    North European Cybersecurity Cluster

    January 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (NETWORK)

    NECC. “NECC.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://necc.network.

    The North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC) promotes information security and cybersecurity-related cooperation and collaboration in the Northern European region in order to enhance integration into the European Digital Single Market.

    The NECC has created a trusted competence network with various tested collaboration models among companies, academia, public sector and end-users. The cluster-type collaboration model is beneficial for all participating stakeholders and supports the EU’s contractual Public Private Partnership (cPPP).

    The NECC will be working towards more compelling business, cybersecurity and research environment for attracting more investments, resources and new innovation into the region.

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    North European Cybersecurity Cluster

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  • European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)

    European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)

    January 1, 2016 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (NETWORK)

    ECSO. “ECSO”. Accessed 14.08.2025. https://ecs-org.eu.

    The right place to be for cybersecurity in Europe

    The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) is a European, cross-sectoral membership organisation that contributes to developing cybersecurity communities and building the European cybersecurity ecosystem.

    ECSO federates the European Cybersecurity public and private sector, including large companies, SMEs and start-ups, research centres, universities, end-users and operators of essential services, clusters and associations, as well as the local, regional and national public administrations across the European Union Members States and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

    Mission

    • ECSO contributes to Europe’s Digital Sovereignty & Strategic Autonomy and to strenghtening its  cyber resilience by:
    • Bringing together the private and public sectors, facilitating their dialogue and joint actions
    • Empowering communities and shaping the European cybersecurity ecosystem
    • Federating and providing a platform for collaboration for various stakeholders
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    European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)

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    Thomas Heftyes g. 3
    Oslo, 0244     + Google Map
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