Athens – The CRACoWi project officially launched with a two-day event – Kick-off Meeting and press conference – in Athens, organized by ITML, the project coordinator. Funded under the Digital Europe Program (DEP)and supported by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre, the project unites 14 partners from 4 EU countries – Greece, Germany, Slovenia, and Cyprus– to develop essential tools for cybersecurity compliance and certification in the digital market.
CRACoWi (Cyber Resilience Act – Compliance Wizard) aims to create a digital tool (Compliance Wizard) that helps SMEs, manufacturers, and distributors comply with the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act. By automating compliance assessments, generating necessary documentation, and supporting cybersecurity certification, CRACoWi ensures businesses can easily meet new cybersecurity standards throughout the product lifecycle.
The project began on September 1st, 2024, and will run for 36 months, focusing on simplifying cybersecurity compliance for businesses.
On September 30th, the first day of the kick-off conference, partners presented their work packages, deliverables, and project objectives. Attendees also received insights from the EU Project Officer, who shared best practices for implementing Digital Europe Program projects and aligning CRACoWi with EU cybersecurity objectives.
On October 1st, the second day of the conference, presentations featured complementary projects and initiatives, focusing on shared goals and collaboration across the cybersecurity ecosystem. Highlights included:
- A detailed overview of the Cyber Resilience Act and the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), providing insights into how RED’s implementation informed the CRA.
- Presentations from related projects such as SENTINEL, CYberSynchrony, and UNDERPIN, emphasizing synergies with CRACoWi in addressing common cybersecurity challenges.
- A live demonstration of BUNKAI and an overview of the CYRENE project, illustrating hands-on approaches to cybersecurity tool development.
This is just the beginning of our journey toward making Europe’s digital market more secure! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of cybersecurity and compliance.
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