This call was opened on October 1st, 2024 at 10AM Brussels time (CET) and will run until December 2nd, 2024 5PM Brussels time (CET) and is only addressed to the National CyberSecurity Coordination Centers.
NCC’s can apply via the Fundingbox platform.
The NCCs Open Call will be supporting CYSSDE in the involvement of National Cybersecurity Coordination Centers (NCCS) throughout eleven months and beyond. The selected NCCs will have to define a suitable Communication Plan, empowering them to fund local cybersecurity initiatives. The aim is to enhance the overall size and capability of the pool of actors that can efficiently a
National Cybersecurity Coordination Centers (NCCs) have been mandated to support cybersecurity resilience at the European level. The NCCs are invited to participate in the first open call and will be expected to engage with the project through active participation in the project’s activities partially financed by European Commission and the ECCC through the CYSSDE project. This includes fostering CYSSDE dissemination activities within their own operations, organizing one event at a regional level, outreach to a number of stakeholders
AWARENESS
An Awareness Project Partner amplifies our reach by sharing CYSSDE’s announcements, invitations, and news through their communication channels, such as email newsletters, social media, and email signatures. This helps spread our message widely and effectively.
CALL
A Call Project Partner not only shares information but also actively encourages third-party expert organizations to join CYSSDE’s 2nd Open Call for penetration testing, planned for the end of Q4 2024. They achieve this through personal emails, one-on-one conversations, small online events, etc.
CAPACITY
A Capacity Project Partner handles the duties of both an Awareness and Call Project Partner while also motivating third-party expert organizations to build or improve their penetration testing capabilities. The partner provides this encouragement through personal emails, one-on-one discussions, small online events, and training sessions.
MATCHMAKING
A Matchmaking Project Partner fulfills the roles of Awareness, Call, and Capacity Project Partners, while also organizing events and online meetings. These events connect third-party penetration testing experts selected in the 2nd Open Call (Q1 2025) with potential customers, creating valuable networking and business opportunities for all participants.
Before applying
Read the Guide for Applicants and other documents that will you submit a successful application.
If you don’t know how the application process works, visit our How to Apply section.
Join the CYSSDE Open Call 1 Community on Discord to find all the news about this Open Call, and ask any questions or contact us directly at helpdesk@cyssde.eu.