On 4–5 November, CRACoWi consortium partners attended the 4th European Cybersecurity Skills Conference, organised by ENISA and the Digital Security Authority (DSA) of Cyprus in Larnaca, Cyprus.

The conference brought together representatives of the European cybersecurity ecosystem to exchange knowledge and discuss how Europe can strengthen its cybersecurity workforce and develop the skills needed to respond to emerging challenges.

Among the key topics were the evolving European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF), the impact of AI on cybersecurity skills, recognition of cybersecurity competences and the importance of cooperation between industry, academia, public institutions and training providers.

For us at CRACoWi, these discussions are particularly relevant. While our project develops tools to help organisations navigate the Cyber Resilience Act, we also recognise that technology and regulatory guidance alone are not enough. Companies need the knowledge and practical skills to understand requirements and apply them throughout the product lifecycle.

This is why capacity building and knowledge sharing are important parts of CRACoWi, particularly through our CRAcademy, where we provide training, webinars and practical resources to support organisations preparing for the CRA.

Participation in European initiatives like this helps us stay connected with the wider cybersecurity ecosystem, exchange perspectives and identify opportunities for future cooperation.

Thank you to our consortium partners for representing CRACoWi and contributing to these important European discussions!