The objective of this WP is to guarantee the fulfilment of the project goals on time within the limits defined by the quality standards and budgetary framework imposed by the EU. This WP will be responsible of the financial and administrative management, and it will coordinate the scientific, technical, and financial matters, project planning and evaluation of the project progress, while focus the attention on quality assurance

• T1.1 — Technical, Administrative and Financial Coordination
• T1.2 — Quality assurance & risk management
• T1.3 — Data Management, GDPR compliance and open data
• T1.4 — Development of Sustainability Plan, Financial Viability and Funding Strategy
• T1.5 — Business Model Development and Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement/li>

The primary objective of WP2 is to formally establish CSC-EDIC as a fully functional legal entity, equipped with the necessary governance structures, personnel, infrastructure, and financial systems to ensure smooth and effective operations. This work package focuses on setting up the foundational elements required for the organization to manage its future activities, including training programs, collaborations, and administrative tasks.

• T2.1 — Legal Registration of CSC-EDIC
• T2.2 — Establishment of Governance Structure
• T2.3 — Recruitment of Key Personnel
• T2.4 — Infrastructure and Office Setup
• T2.5 — Financial Systems and Operational Management
• T2.6 — Capacity Building for CSC-EDIC Staff and Partners
• T2.7 — Establishing Collaborations with ENISA and other Key Stakeholders
• T2.8 — Collaboration with ENISA on the Cybersecurity Support Centre for Hospitals and Healthcares
• T2.9 — Strategic Planning for CSC-EDIC Development
• T2.10 — Regional Expansion and CSC Academy Hubs Roadmap

The primary objective of WP3 is to establish CSC-EDIC as the Secretariat for the Industry-Academia Network, which will serve as a forum for collaboration between academic institutions, industry leaders, and public authorities. CSC- EDIC will facilitate knowledge exchange, align cybersecurity education and research with industry needs, and set strategic priorities for developing a skilled cybersecurity workforce in Europe. This work package ensures effective coordination and communication between stakeholders and supports the continuous development of cybersecurity talent across member states.

• T3.1 — Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
• T3.2 — Strategic Roadmap Development
• T3.3 — Facilitation of Knowledge Sharing and Innovation
• T3.4 — Monitoring and Evaluation of Industry-Academia Collaboration

The primary objective of WP4 is to establish the Cybersecurity Skills Hub (CSH) in an EDIC MS, which will serve as a specialized EDIC center of excellence for cybersecurity skills assessment and capacity building for various focus groups such as critical infrastructure operators, public authorities, as well as SMEs. The CSC-EDIC organization will take an active role in supporting the development and uptake of European individual skills attestation schemes.

• T4.1 — Infrastructure and Office Setup/li>
• T4.2 — Definition of Skill Profiles and Development Objectives
• T4.3 — Cybersecurity Skills Development
• T4.4 — Training Methodologies Evaluation
• T4.5 — Annual Multi-national Cybersecurity exercises
• T4.6 — Cybersecurity online assessment & certification

The main objective of WP5 is to ensure the effective dissemination of the project’s results and to raise awareness of CSC-EDIC’s activities and outcomes among key stakeholders, policymakers, and the general public. This work package aims to establish a strong communication strategy that promotes the project’s goals, highlights its impact, and ensures widespread visibility across Europe. It also seeks to engage a broad range of stakeholders through targeted outreach and communication efforts, fostering support and collaboration for the project.

• T5.1 — Dissemination strategy and planning
• T5.2 — Branding and visual identity development
• T5.3 — Website development and maintenance
• T5.4 — Social media and digital outreach
• T5.5 — Events and communication activities
• T5.6 — Media engagement and press relations
• T5.7 — Monitoring and evaluation of dissemination impact
• T5.8 — Dissemination to public sector institutions