Cultivating Cybersecurity Defence Expertise with Mindful Readiness and Skills

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The project aims to address the cybersecurity expertise shortage in Europe by developing targeted training opportunities based on approaches including cyber range projects, games, hackathons, bootcamps, and traineeships. These interventions aim to upskill educators, trainers, SME and startup employees, civil servants as well as graduate students who target cybersecurity careers through hands-on experiences and theoretical background building. The project will utilize existing initiatives an offers in cyber security training to build upon and develop enhanced training curricula based on integrating proven training models and standards. The project will contribute to the call’s objectives by fostering a robust cybersecurity workforce, meeting sector-specific and legislative requirements, and addressing the needs of SMEs, startups, and public administrations.