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European Security and Defence College

Cyber ETEE platform

ESDC Cyber education, training, exercise and evaluation Platform

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About the Platform

In today’s digital age, the success of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) depends on a secure cyberspace. To address this, the ESDC Cyber education, training, exercise and evaluation Platform, through the ESDC Cyber network, provides cutting-edge training for civilian and military personnel. Covering areas such as cybersecurity, cyber defence and cybercrime, the platform ensures harmonised, high-impact education through collaboration with EU entities, Member States, and their institutions, whose contributions are essential to its success.

Additionally, it plays a key role in enhancing external cybersecurity capabilities in regions such as the Western Balkans, the Indo-Pacific, and MENA countries or Eastern Partnership countries. This effort supports EU-NATO cooperation through training, capacity building, exercises, and research. A major focus is also placed on emerging technologies, including deep learning and artificial intelligence.

Facts and Figures

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    800+
    Annual Participants
  • Person with long hair infront of blackboard with indicator
    30+
    Training Activities
  • 45+
    Partner institutions

Chair and Configuration Support

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    Chair Professor - Stavros Stavrou

    Professor Stavros Stavrou, Rector of the Open University of Cyprus, is a leading expert in cybersecurity, telecommunications, and electronic warfare. Founder of the Cybersecurity and Telecommunications Research Laboratory, he has pioneered cyber capacity building, drone threat mitigation, and advanced training platforms. With more than 25 years experience, he has contributed extensively to academia, international projects, and operational cyber solutions. Professor Stavrou has been the 1st elected chairman of the EAB.Cyber, he is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy U.K., and a member of the council of the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.

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    ESDC Coordinator - Giuseppe Zuffanti

    Giuseppe Zuffanti, seconded to the ESDC from the Italian National Police since 2020, coordinates cyber training, education and supports EU cybersecurity/cyberdefence strategies. With expertise in cybercrime, AI, and digital transformation, he contributes to training programmes and conceptual documents. He is also in charge of AI, knowledge management and lessons learned. Holding multiple degrees and wide management experience, he has over 30 years experience in public security, including directing Italy’s interregional Digital Forensic Lab.

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