CHESS Cyber-Security Excellence Hub’s Post

The EU-funded #CCAT project has just launched!   Led by the Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University, the Cybersecurity Certification and Assessment Tools (CCAT) project aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge academic research and the practical implementation of #EU cybersecurity regulations. Over the next 36 months, our international consortium of academic and industry partners will develop and adapt open-source tools to support the #CybersecurityAct and #CyberResilienceAct, helping organizations across Europe ensure safer digital systems. We work together towards a more secure and resilient digital single market for everyone 💪   #Cybersecurity #HorizonEU #OpenSource European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)

The Joint Cyber Command (MCCE) launches the 3rd edition of Talent4Cyber, the cybersecurity hackathon for university students 🚀 The Joint Cyber Command (MCCE) has announced the celebration of the third edition of Talent4Cyber, a hackathon aimed at fostering university talent in the field of cybersecurity. 🛡️ **Participation and challenges** This event will bring together students from across Spain for two days, where participants will face technical challenges in a simulated digital warfare environment. The initiative, which is supported by several universities and Trustlab, aims not only to assess technical skills but also teamwork ability and reaction under pressure. 🏆 **Prizes and opportunities** The winning team will be awarded at the VIII MCCE Cyber Defense Conference in November and will have the opportunity to participate in the Locked Shields 2027 event, a NATO-recognized cyber defense exercise. 📅 **Key dates** - Event dates: October 14 and 15, 2026 - Registration: from September 14 at talent4cyber.es Talent4Cyber is not just a challenge but a gateway to the professional world of cybersecurity, where students will be able to interact with industry experts. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eKduGbUS #Cybersecurity #Talent4Cyber #Hackathon #MCCE #Defense #Universities #Opportunities Consider making a donation to support these initiatives: https://lnkd.in/dJva_i9u Let's connect on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ekxzrxqf It is important to protect our digital environments in an increasingly interconnected world. 📅 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:37:42 GMT 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

🔍 New publication from our CUSEC colleagues! We are pleased to share that our team members Michal Rampášek and Matúš Mesarčík have published a new article titled “Rethinking Cybersecurity Research Governance: Lessons from the Act on Digital Services.” 💡 The paper explores the evolving EU regulatory landscape for cybersecurity research, particularly how researchers fit within frameworks like the Digital Services Act (DSA), Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and NIS2 Directive. Despite progress, EU law still lacks a clear and coherent system that properly defines, safeguards, and empowers those engaging in cybersecurity research, especially outside traditional institutions. 📌 The authors highlight: - Legal ambiguity around the status of cybersecurity researchers - Challenges linked to vetting requirements and access to platform data under the DSA - Differences between systemic risk research and adversarial cybersecurity testing - The potential of more flexible tools, such as coordinated vulnerability disclosure and bug bounty schemes, especially under the CRA 🔐 Their conclusion? Effective cybersecurity research governance must reach beyond the DSA model, ensuring strong security and a safe environment for those who help uncover vulnerabilities. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emgQytNp 👏 Congratulations to our colleagues on this important contribution to the discussion around responsible and future-proof cybersecurity policy! #CUSEC #cybersecurity #NIS2 #DSA #CRA

The Joint Cyber Command (MCCE) launches the 3rd edition of Talent4Cyber, the cybersecurity hackathon for university students 🚀 The Joint Cyber Command (MCCE) has announced the celebration of the third edition of Talent4Cyber, a hackathon aimed at fostering university talent in the field of cybersecurity. 🛡️ **Participation and challenges** This event will bring together students from across Spain for two days, where participants will face technical challenges in a simulated digital warfare environment. The initiative, which is supported by several universities and Trustlab, aims not only to assess technical skills but also teamwork ability and reaction under pressure. 🏆 **Prizes and opportunities** The winning team will be awarded at the VIII MCCE Cyber Defense Conference in November and will have the opportunity to participate in the Locked Shields 2027 event, a NATO-recognized cyber defense exercise. 📅 **Key dates** - Event dates: October 14 and 15, 2026 - Registration: from September 14 at talent4cyber.es Talent4Cyber is not just a challenge but a gateway to the professional world of cybersecurity, where students will be able to interact with industry experts. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/emxYBhCz #Cybersecurity #Talent4Cyber #Hackathon #MCCE #Defense #Universities #Opportunities Consider making a donation to support these initiatives: https://lnkd.in/dziSETUe Let's connect on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eW3MdvZs It is important to protect our digital environments in an increasingly interconnected world. 📅 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:37:42 GMT 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

CHESS Cyber-Security Excellence Hub #event Tartu Brokerage Event CA5: Post-Quantum Cryptography (November 11, 2025) See more at: https://lnkd.in/dX5ZjuNw ---- Quantum computers exploit quantum mechanical phenomena to solve complex mathematical problems that are beyond the reach of conventional computers. The dynamic development and recent advances in quantum computing could jeopardise the security of traditional cryptographic methods and seriously compromise the confidentiality and integrity of digital communications. The goal of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is to develop cryptographic systems that are secure against both quantum and non-quantum computers, and can interoperate with existing communication protocols and networks. The first instances of quantum computers already exist, and it is expected that a quantum computer capable of running the Shor algorithm will be constructed in the near future. In that case, most current asymmetric algorithms for encryption and authentication would be completely insecure. For the long-term security of Digital Europe, progress must be made in developing quantum-safe technologies, such as PQC, that are secure, low-cost, and interoperable with existing systems. --------------------------- Masaryk University, University of Tartu, University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science, TalTech Centre for Digital Forensics and Cyber Security, TalTech Department of Software Science, Brno University of Technology, Cybernetica, Guardtime, Red Hat, Riigi Infosüsteemi Amet // Estonian Information System Authority (NCSC-EE), Národní úřad pro kybernetickou a informační bezpečnost, ITL Estonia

From September 14-17, ethical hackers gathered in Linz for the finals of the Austria Cyber Security Challenge 2026 🏆 ! The ACSC takes place once a year and is organized by CyberSecurityAustria CSA and the Cybersecurity Center TU Wien. The event brought together the best participants from the qualification rounds in a bid to solve #CTF challenges. Participants competed in two age groups and an open category: ages 14 to 20 (Juniors), ages 21 to 25 (Seniors), and an open class for anyone interested in ethical hacking, regardless of age or education. This year, teams competed in an attack-and-defense challenge, in which they had to find and fix a set of security weaknesses in their systems while simultaneously attempting to exploit weaknesses in other teams’ systems. Success depended not only on each participant’s technical expertise but also on effective group organization and teamwork, as well as on the ability to adapt quickly and perform under pressure. Other highlights included a Live Capture-the-Flag contest and a hardware challenge from Siemens. “ACSC is the main initiative in Austria to foster young talents in cybersecurity. Participants acquire and develop skills that are immediately applicable in the real world, contributing to shortening the cybersecurity skills gap and improving the overall security of our digital society," says Marco Squarcina, who is part of the organizing team and assistant professor at TU Wien Informatics. We congratulate the winners of the #ACSC2026: #Juniors: Joachim Eder, Tim Pichler, Max Sitter, Konrad Fidler, Simon Rechberger, Alexander Sauberer, Tobias Kendlbacher. #Seniors: Christoph Tantscher, Katia Eder, Benjamin Oberdorfer, Maximilian Felix Richmond, Wiltschko, Nikolaus Haider, Darius-Cristian Pavelescu, Jannik S. #OpenClass: Markus Müllner, Arthur Deierlein, Jonas Heschl, Maybrit Schröder, Dominik Apel. Find the full report here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqTi57sh 📽️©️CySec TU Wien #EthicalHacking #CTF #Community

📨 We’ve just added a new option to the CCAT website to subscribe to our newsletter! Why now? There’s something big coming in the next few weeks: new versions of the CCAT tools will be released 🚀 These new versions have been developed since the very beginning of the project in close cooperation with our project partners and testers. Their requirements and feedback have been essential in adapting the tools for future deployment beyond academia, and making sure they meet the needs of users in real-world settings. ✍ Subscribe via https://ccat.fi.muni.cz/ to follow how our tools are evolving and moving towards real-world use, and to be the first to hear about other major project developments. Tropic Square Monet+ Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University SICP – Software Innovation Campus Paderborn Cybernetica Università Ca' Foscari Venezia Red Hat University of Tartu #10Sec  

🎨 CSCA 2026 — Where Cybersecurity Meets Creativity October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and throughout the month we are sharing highlights from our Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS). We are pleased to announce that the 3rd Cyber Security Cartoon Award (CSCA), one of our UCS components, has concluded with a new milestone: 337 artworks, 166 cartoonists, and 38 countries. Following Canada (2024) and Spain (2025), this year’s CSCA is hosted in #Norway, with special thanks to the international ResCri Project and our #Nordic partners for supporting and hosting CSCA for the next three years, starting in 2026. 🏆 The Jury Committee will announce the Top Three Winners on October 15. Three years. Three countries. One global mission. Think. Create. Stay Cyber Safe. York University York University – Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies School of Information Technology ResCri Project #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #CSCA2026 #UCS #Cybersecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberEducation

𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: at our latest RIA CyberMeetUp, Lukas Malina, Head of R&D in the QARC project at Brno University of Technology, introduced the future of quantum-resistant cryptography. In his presentation, “Quantum-Resistant Cryptography in Practice (QARC)”, he presented the QARC project and its approach to developing and applying post-quantum cryptographic solutions in real-world environments. The session highlighted how organisations can begin preparing for the impact of quantum computing across critical sectors such as e-government and cloud infrastructure. 🔗 Learn more about the QARC project: https://qarc.vut.cz RIA CyberMeetUp brings together cyber security experts and practitioners to exchange knowledge, challenge assumptions and strengthen our collective readiness. It is a space where emerging technologies meet practical implementation. Join us at the next RIA CyberMeetUp on Wednesday, 16 April at 18:00 at Palo Alto Club (Telliskivi 57, Tallinn). 🎥 Watch the recording to gain insights into the future of cryptography and how to start transitioning towards quantum-resistant security solutions.

My friend John Kelley is speaking at the first BSides Hampton Roads on October 9. His talk: "What My Uncle Carl Taught Me. Clausewitz for Hackers: Applying Center of Gravity Analysis to High-Impact Red Team Operations." If you work in cyber anywhere around Hampton Roads, this is a good one to support. It's their first event, so let's show up for it. #BSidesHamptonRoads #RedTeam #Cybersecurity #HamptonRoads