The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) is a Union body established in 2021 under Regulation (EU) 2021/887 with the objective to strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity capabilities. This same regulation foresees that there is a single EU Community managed by the ECCC, which any eligible organisation from the 27 Member States may apply to join. The EU Community supports the ECCC and the NCC network by enhancing, sharing, and disseminating cybersecurity expertise across the European Union. Organisations wishing to form part of this community do so through an application process which is reviewed by the NCC established in the organisations’ respective Member state.
The European Cybersecurity Atlas, is the community-management platform used for the EU Community, that maps, categorises, visualises, and analyses information on cybersecurity stakeholders across Europe. To see which organisations are already part of the European cybersecurity community, please visit the EU Community map.
The portal aims to foster collaboration and strengthen the EU’s Digital Strategy by acting as a shared knowledge base supporting the ECCC. It further helps identify potential partners, map competencies, coordinate European R&D efforts, raise awareness, support the strategic direction of EU programmes, and assist the European Commission in managing work programmes.
Organisations registered in the Atlas have the opportunity to enlarge their research network, to get in contact with relevant peers, and to improve the organisation visibility.
For more information, please visit: cybersecurity-atlas.ec.europa.eu.
The EU Community is made up of a range of cybersecurity stakeholders including industry (such as SMEs), academia, research organisations, civil society groups, European standardisation organisations, public entities, and organisations involved in operational or technical cybersecurity matters, as well as sectors facing cybersecurity challenges. It also involves National Coordination Centres, relevant European Digital Innovation Hubs, and EU institutions and agencies such as ENISA.
Together, these stakeholders contribute to the mission through their technological, industrial, academic, and research cybersecurity expertise.
More information is available from: cybersecurity-atlas.ec.europa.eu/chart/community-members.
Below are some of the key benefits of joining the EU Community:
- Access to the services provided by the National Coordination Centres (NCCs)
As your main national entry point to the EU community, NCCs provide practical coordination, guidance, and signposting to relevant opportunities and support. - Entry into a broad European cybersecurity community
Participation in a structured EU-wide ecosystem enables collaboration at European scale while remaining independent. - National and EU-level networking opportunities
Engage with organisations and experts to support cross-border collaboration. - Ability to contribute to research and innovation agendas
Take part, where relevant, in discussions shaping EU cybersecurity priorities. - Matchmaking and partner identification opportunities
Increased visibility within the community supports identification of potential partners or initiatives. - Opportunities to strengthen knowledge, skills, resources, and capabilities
Expand your knowledge and capabilities through shared expertise, good practices, and collaboration – helping you avoid duplicated effort and work more efficiently. - Support in navigating EU-level research and innovation engagement
Access information and guidance related to EU R&I programmes, including cascading grants where applicable. - Opportunity to contribute to EU cybersecurity R&I programmes, standards, and policy discussions
Participation through recognised community channels supports engagement in consultations and exchanges. - Reduced risks when entering new markets
Working alongside local partners helps mitigate regulatory and cultural challenges.
If you are an organisation legally registered in Malta, interested in joining the EU Community, please contact the National Coordination Centre of Malta (MITA-NCC) by sending an email on [email protected].
More information is available from the link: cybersecurity-atlas.ec.europa.eu/how-to-register.