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Remember the CYRUS cybersecurity trainings we piloted last year? The real deal will be available soon – available for free from April to October 2025. We met to coordinate and collaborate to give you the best experience when enrolling and taking the courses. So, what will be new? ✅ More courses – from “Introduction to cybersecurity” to expert-level training such as “GitLab Secure DevOps with SAST, DAST 1” ✅ More flexibility – most courses will be available as e-learning, so you can learn at your own pace, whenever it fits your schedule ✅ More languages – including Italian, Hungarian and Polish, making it easier to understand the content The project meeting in Paris served to fine-tune and align, inspired by a spectacular view of the #Eiffel tower, since UIC - International union of railways #UICrail#UICrail#UICrail#UICrail kindly hosted us 🙏 Many thanks to everybody who contributed to improving and further tailoring the courses by sharing their feedback after the first course round! And if you would like to know more about what is to come, don’t miss out webinar about the planned courses on 24 March 2025. Register here: https://okt.to/vTi83s Alessia Golfetti | 🕯 Enrico Frumento | Andrea Guerini | Fabrizio Di Spezio | Csaba Virág | Restercuter Nyawira | Claudia R. | Leonie Stieren | Christina Harms | Elizabeth Duda | Dimitra Mitka | Georgios Tsanis | Ákos Milánkovich | Zoltan Hornak | Andrea Cseh | Marina Baptista | Ludmiła Łuczak | Łukasz Kielban | Klaudia Kaczmarek | Asta Noreikiene | Mantas Vilys | Katharina Lange | Claudia Müller | Eleni Siapikoudi | Marie-Hélène BONNEAU | Bruno De Rosa | Laura Petersen | Kacper Murawa

Join our webinar: Train your cybersecurity skills ! 🚀 📅 Monday, 24 March 2025 🕒 11:00 – 12:00 CET

Join our webinar: Train your cybersecurity skills with CYRUS! 🚀 📅 Monday, 24 March 2025 🕒 11:00 – 12:00 CET In our digital age, the need for cybersecurity-savvy managers and employees increases. The trainings developed in our project address the emerging cyber threats and specifically identified scenarios in transport and manufacturing as well as in SMEs. They are designed for different roles, developing skills, upskilling or reskilling people. And they come for free until the end of 2025! If you're an industry professional, represent an SME or are passionate about cybersecurity, don't miss this opportunity to learn about our free, customised training courses. Why join? 👉 Learn about the training course offering and get a first look at the course content 👉 Gain insights into why we offer tailored cybersecurity training 👉 Understand how to participate in the upcoming training sessions running from April to October 2025 Let’s build a safer digital future together! Register now: https://okt.to/pdq62N Alessia Golfetti, Ákos Milánkovich, 🕯 Enrico Frumento, Katharina Lange

47% of CISOs see malware analysis, threat recognition and alert enrichment as top use cases for generative AI. What exactly is AI? AI stands for Artificial Intelligence and is the capability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning and problem-solving. In the #CYRUS project, we aim to foster a general increase in #cybersecurity awareness. This helps reduce the effects associated with #cyberattacks, which are on the rise. Subscribe to our newsletter and be among the first to learn more about our free cybersecurity training opportunities: https://lnkd.in/e4Ed8c5t Source: https://lnkd.in/enCy5t-U

53% of CISOs believe that AI will give attackers a slight or significant advantage. What exactly is AI? AI stands for Artificial Intelligence and is the capability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning and problem-solving. In the #CYRUS project, we aim to foster a general increase in #cybersecurity awareness. This helps reduce the effects associated with #cyberattacks, which are on the rise. Subscribe to our newsletter and be among the first to learn more about our free cybersecurity training opportunities: https://okt.to/WgYN2O Source: https://okt.to/dk8ElB

Are you a professional working for an SME or a jobseeker looking to take the next step in digital transformation? Here is an opportunity for you: The Executive Programme in Strategic Digital Technologies.   In this master, you will learn how to apply cutting-edge technologies like #blockchain, #AI and #cybersecurity to their operations and tackle the challenges of leadership and change management in a digital world.   It is part of the EU-funded 'Training SMEs for the Digital Decade' (SME4DD) project. As a pilot programme it offers a huge advantage for you: an affordable tuition fee and an ideal way to start the year with a meaningful new challenge.   Programme highlights: 👉 Start: 21 January 2025 👉 Duration: 10 half-day sessions (13:00–17:00 CET) from January to April 2025, once or twice a month on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 👉 Format: Live, interactive online sessions 👉 Registration deadline: 13 January 2025 👉 Class size: Maximum of 25 participants to maximise learning and interaction 👉 Tuition fee: 490 EUR (live online course sessions, course materials, supporting assignments, final assessment, and an official certificate upon successful completion)

The digital revolution is reshaping industries, but it also brings new cybersecurity challenges. The risks are growing more complex, particularly for sectors like manufacturing and transport, where connectivity and operational technology are integral. eco - Association of the Internet Industry published an insightful article on cybersecurity trends 2025 and here are some insights for you: 🔹 AI – A double-edged sword AI enhances efficiency but also enables sophisticated cyberattacks. AI-powered defenses are now a must to detect and neutralise threats in real time. 🔹 IT supply chain security Interconnected supply chains increase vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals target suppliers as entry points, pushing the need for robust security across all partners. 🔹 Zero-trust models As remote work and cloud adoption rise, perimeter-based security isn’t enough. Zero-trust architectures verify every access request, securing operations from within and beyond. 🔹 Addressing the talent gap The cybersecurity workforce shortage is a pressing issue. Investing in talent development and automating routine processes are critical to stay ahead. For manufacturing and transport, where downtime or breaches can disable operations, these threats are not just IT problems—they are business risks. 💡 At CYRUS, we design tailored cybersecurity training courses to improve the cybersecurity skills of all-level employees and give them the means to identify and mitigate cyber threats. Our hands-on approach, tailored to the unique challenges of manufacturing and transport, supports your workforce in facing the threats of tomorrow. Our next cybersecurity training courses start in April. Stay tuned! Read the original article here: https://okt.to/Xwuf6G

🎄✨ Happy Holidays and a safe and happy New Year! Let’s take a moment to reflect on the second year of CYRUS: This year, we delivered our first round of cybersecurity training sessions with over 500 participants, taking a significant step toward strengthening cybersecurity in the transport and manufacturing sectors across Europe. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who have contributed to making CYRUS a success: 🙌 To the participants of our pilot training sessions: your feedback have been instrumental in shaping our personalised, work-based cybersecurity training courses. 🤝 To our project partners: thank you for your dedication and contributions. Together, we are paving the way for a safer and more secure digital future. May this holiday season bring you joy, warmth and well-deserved rest! Alessia Golfetti, Leonie Stieren, Bhavesh Sharma, 🕯 Enrico Frumento, Andrea Guerini , Valentina Ferrarese, Vincenzo Vecchio, Fabrizio Di Spezio, Elizabeth Duda, Klaudia Kaczmarek, Claudia Romero Jones, Claudia Müller, Katharina Lange, Christian Bölling, Sonia Barani, Christina Harms, Marie-Hélène BONNEAU, Bruno De Rosa, Marina Baptista, Asta Noreikiene, Gytis Junevičius, Ákos Milánkovich, Giorgos Tsanis, Eleni Siapikoudi

How can we bridge the skills gap and empower digital leaders across the continent? This is one question, addressed in the whitepaper "Skills for European digital leadership: An evidence-based blueprint towards the Union of Skills", published by European DIGITAL SME Alliance, co-authored by Cefriel. Backed by extensive research and actionable insights, the whitepaper offers a blueprint for fostering innovation, resilience and competitiveness within Europe’s SME ecosystem. At CYRUS, we believe that empowering SMEs with the right digital skills is essential to driving sustainable growth and ensuring Europe’s place at the forefront of the digital age. This whitepaper is a must-read for policymakers, business leaders and anyone invested in building the Union of Skills. 🧐 Curious? Access the full whitepaper here: https://okt.to/eLzwHg

Giovedì 28 novembre non perdere l’intervento di 🕯 Enrico Frumento di Cefriel all’evento "mcT Cyber Security Industriale", durante il convegno "L'importanza della cybersicurezza OT negli impianti di processo (e non solo)". 🛡️ Enrico approfondirà il tema "Ripensare la cybersecurity dal punto di vista degli umani. L'importanza del training ed il caso del progetto EU CYRUS", mettendo in evidenza come un approccio umano-centrico sia fondamentale per affrontare le sfide della cybersicurezza. Il convegno, organizzato in collaborazione con ANIPLA (Associazione Nazionale Italiana Per L'Automazione), è un’occasione unica per gli operatori del settore di confrontarsi su come adottare un approccio sistematico alla gestione del rischio. 📌 Scopri di più: https://lnkd.in/dMsddYHX Vi aspettiamo!