CyberHubs - Network of European Cybersecurity Skills Hubs

The CyberHubs project aims to enhance the cybersecurity skills ecosystem in Europe by establishing a network of 7 Cybersecurity Skills Hubs in Belgium, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Slovenia, and Spain, which will promote the development of digital skills in cybersecurity and support the development of a skilled cybersecurity workforce. The project is coordinated by DIGITALEUROPE, the European umbrella organisation of the digital industry, and consists of 21 full partners covering 11 European Member States.The project's objectives include conducting a comprehensive cybersecurity skills mismatches analysis with mapping existing cybersecurity education and training offers across EU Member States, developing a national cybersecurity skills strategy in each partner country, organising a European Cybersecurity Hackathon to foster innovation, establishing twinnings between Cybersecurity Skills Hubs, and promoting collaboration between education and industry sectors. The project will benefit a wide range of stakeholders including industry players, learning providers, youth, students, NEETs, and professionals, policymakers, and public organisations, NGOs, CSOs, and other social partners who will get access to a variety of cybersecurity resources raising awareness and building their capacity, as well as learning and job opportunities.Expected results of the project include the establishment of a sustainable European Network of Cybersecurity Skills Hubs, the development of national cybersecurity skills strategies, the creation of innovative cybersecurity solutions through the Hackathon, the establishment of long-term partnerships and collaboration with the wider cybersecurity ecosystem, and the dissemination of project results through various communication channels. Overall, the CyberHubs project will play a significant role in strengthening the cybersecurity workforce in Europe and promoting the digital transformation of the industry.