On 10 December 2024, the ATLANTIS, EU-CIP, and ECSCI Cluster successfully hosted a joint webinar titled “Fortifying the Future: How EU R&D Projects Can Shape Standards and Policies in Critical Infrastructure Protection.” The event drew a diverse audience of over 100 participants, including policy makers, industry experts, and researchers, who gathered to discuss innovative approaches to safeguarding critical infrastructures as well as policies and recommendations to enhance their resilience against cyber-physical-hybrid threats and natural hazards.
Key Highlights and Takeaways
Inspiring Presentations: The webinar featured distinguished experts who shared insights into critical infrastructure resilience:
Dr. Monica Cardarilli (JRC, European Commission) highlighted the pre-standardization impact of the ERNCIP program, showcasing over a decade of contributions to resilience standards.
Ms. Alessia Melasecche Germini (META Group) emphasized strategies for transforming R&D outcomes into impactful solutions through the Horizon Result Booster services, underlining the importance of innovation ecosystems.
Nestor Alfonzo Santamaria (OECD) discussed governance frameworks and their pivotal role in advancing infrastructure resilience, focusing on practical and scalable approaches.
Dr. Nidhi Nagabhatla (UNU CRIS) and Andrew Dunn (UNU CRIS) provided insights into translating research results into actionable policy recommendations, bridging the gap between science and policymaking.
Project Contributions: Horizon Europe projects such as ATLANTIS, EU-CIP, SUNRISE, R2D2, and NEMECYS showcased their achievements, including novel approaches to standardization, cybersecurity compliance, and regulatory recommendations.
Interactive Discussions: Throughout the event, participants engaged in dynamic discussions, exploring challenges and opportunities in critical infrastructure resilience. The exchanges underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration and the need for continued innovation and cooperation.
Looking Forward
The webinar underscored the essential role of EU-funded projects in shaping the future of critical infrastructure protection. The organizers aim to foster ongoing dialogue and collaboration through future events and initiatives that build on the momentum generated by this successful webinar.
Access the Recordings:
The webinar recordings and additional resources are available on the EU-CIP Knowledge Hub and Atlantis Website:
Access the Presentations:
Session 1
Cardarilli JRC, Aljosa pasic SUNRISE, Andrew Dunn Translating research results into policy advice, Booster Services presentation, Nestor Alfonzo Santamaria CNI Strategies, SPM Workshop
Session 2
Aleksandra Krkoleva Mateska R2D2, ATLANTIS SUNRISE joint policy brief, EU-CIP Policies and Standards – IRIS-SKILLAB S. Tsekeridou, Karin Bernsmed
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