ECCC launches call for cybersecurity proposals under Digital Europe Programme

📣 New ECCC funding opportunities are now published for a more secure, sovereign, and resilient digital Europe! The new call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme focuses on the following actions: 🔹Cybersecure tools, technologies and services relying on AI (EUR 15 million) 🔹Uptake of innovative cybersecurity solutions for SMEs (EUR 15 million) 🔹Coordinated preparedness testing and other preparedness actions (EUR 10 million)   🔹Regional Cable Hubs (EUR 10 million) 📅 Open for applications: 28 October 2025 ⚠️ Deadline for submission: 31 March 2026 🔗 Read more ➡️  https://lnkd.in/ebyWbc4J  #DigitalEU #Cybersecurity

Always inspiring to see how the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) continues to turn strategic priorities into tangible opportunities for Europe’s cybersecurity community. This new call under the Digital Europe Programme addresses key areas — from AI-powered security technologies and coordinated preparedness to infrastructure resilience and the uptake of innovative solutions by SMEs. Another important milestone in building a stronger, more secure, and sovereign digital Europe. 🔗 Digital Europe Programme 2025 ECCC Call for Proposals DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-09 https://lnkd.in/ebyWbc4J

🚀 New ECCC funding calls are out to boost a secure and resilient digital Europe! 🇪🇺 Focus areas: 🔹 AI-powered cybersecurity tools (€15M) 🔹 Cyber solutions for SMEs (€15M) 🔹 Preparedness testing (€10M) 🔹 Regional Cable Hubs (€10M) 📅 Opens: 28 Oct 2025 | ⏰ Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

 📢 €𝟱𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗨 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) has launched new Digital Europe cybersecurity calls. These funding opportunities aim to build a secure, resilient Europe.🛡️   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀: ▪️ Cybersecure tools, technologies and services relying on AI (€15 million) ▪️ Uptake of innovative cybersecurity solutions for SMEs (€15 million) ▪️ Coordinated preparedness testing (€10 million)  ▪️ Regional Cable Hubs (€10 million)   📅 Opens for applications on 28 October. The deadline is 31 March 2026. ➡️ Follow NCC-NL for more updates and matchmaking opportunities. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/efpuhaxX #funding #grow #secure #europe #cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Safeguarding Canada’s Digital & AI Future This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I’m reflecting on the changes shaping our world in 2025. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we live and work, but it also introduces new challenges around trust, resilience, and sovereignty. For Canada, cybersecurity has become more than just protection against threats. It is about digital sovereignty—ensuring that our data, systems, and innovations remain secure, under Canadian control, and aligned with our values. As AI accelerates, cybersecurity is the cornerstone of this future. Without strong safeguards, AI cannot be trusted. Without sovereignty, AI cannot be truly ours. At Bell Cyber, we are proud to be building solutions that not only defend against today’s threats but also strengthen Canada’s ability to innovate securely and independently. This is how we create an AI-driven future that Canadians can trust. This month, let’s recommit to cyber resilience and sovereignty as the foundations of progress. Because Canada’s digital future depends on it.

Mobile network signaling - strategically important in securing cyber infrastructure – faces heightened systemic risks with implications for trust, national cybersecurity, and cross-border cyber infrastructure. GCF’s ‘Safeguarding Future Networks & Emerging Technologies’ Knowledge Community presents an analysis of current and future risks, with actionable recommendations for decision-makers to prioritize signaling security in regulatory, technical and operational strategies, to close resilience gaps. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5hUZ7Hi | stc

The latest IMDA push for “Smarter, Simpler, Safer” support gives businesses unprecedented access: CTO-as-a-Service now offers a Go Digital Advisor that matches your most pressing challenges to over 300 pre-approved solutions-with grant support. Plus, AI adoption programs and exclusive cybersecurity protection for 49,000 SMEs are rolling out right now. SME decision-makers, don’t miss out: more than 200 digital solutions are now grant-backed, from AI-enabled tools and sector-specific digital plans to free mobile and broadband cyber protection. It’s Singapore’s boldest digitalisation drive yet. Take advantage of hands-on AI workshops, success story showcases, and new ways to safeguard your future-delivered with real funding at your fingertips. Read here: https://lnkd.in/g8mM8MCW Contact Real Inbound Consulting if you want expert guidance to maximize these grants and digitalisation support for your business. Let’s unlock your next growth chapter. #GrantConsulting #DigitalTransformation #SMEsGoDigital #SingaporeSME #CTOasaService #IMDA #BusinessGrowth #AIforSMEs #Cybersecurity #EnterpriseSG #Innovation #RealInboundConsulting

𝗖𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲? The U.S. government issued emergency orders to disconnect Cisco firewalls after detecting stealthy intrusions linked to Chinese hackers. These attacks survive reboots, evade detection, and highlight how advanced persistent threats are becoming. This isn’t just a corporate risk, it’s a reminder that nation-state cyberwarfare is already here. Firewalls and patching alone won’t hold the line. The real defense lies in resilient architectures, zero trust, and proactive threat intelligence. As cyber conflict escalates, the question becomes: Are organizations investing enough in prevention, or just reacting after the breach? Follow Minahil Khan for more insights on AI, cybersecurity, and the future of tech. #CyberSecurity #NationState #ThreatIntelligence #InfoSec #AI #RiskManagement #CyberResilience #DigitalTrust #EmergingTech #FutureOfTech #Innovation #TechLeadership

Recently, I was discussing a NetSec solution — and surprisingly, the topic circled back to something as basic as network segmentation. Out of curiosity, I asked why. After all, we have so many SDN solutions capable of micro-segmentation today. Their response, dawned on me — NetSec still stands for Network + Security. No matter how advanced the tech gets, the fundamentals remain the same. In this era where everything is “AI this” and “AI that,” it’s easy to forget that firewalls aren’t extinct. They’re still the doorway to your network. When you add capabilities like application, user, and device awareness, you realize how strong a foundation can still be built on this technology. This isn’t something for a junior firewall administrator alone. I had this discussion with passionate stalwarts from Network and Cybersecurity teams— all focused on a very key question every business asks: 👉 “How do I sweat my existing assets?” It’s a minimalist concept, really. Even in challenging times, the relevance of the firewall remains. Maybe, the basics are what truly hold everything together. Don't complicate things! #NetworkSecurity #Cybersecurity #Firewalls #NetSec #ZeroTrust #AI #TechFundamentals

🆕 BSA’s 2026 Global Cyber Agenda highlights 5️⃣ key priorities for policymakers worldwide, including: 🟠 Harnessing and securing AI; 🟠 Harmonizing and simplifying regulations; 🟠 Modernizing legacy systems and upgrading to PQC; 🟠 Creating a global ecosystem that delivers secure innovation; and 🟠 Achieving measurable security outcomes. Governments and industry can work together to advance effective and efficient cybersecurity for its citizens and customers. Read the full agenda to learn more about how these priorities can help innovate to meet evolving cyber threats here: https://lnkd.in/eG5-Jgh4