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EU CyberNet enters second phase to strengthen global cyber resilience

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EU CyberNet has entered its second phase (2025–2028), expanding the EU’s flagship initiative for global cyber capacity building with a new focus on the Indo-Pacific region.

Building on six years of success, the next phase will deepen co-operation with partner countries, strengthen coordination across EU and member state projects, and provide rapid technical assistance on demand. With a budget of €6.6 million, EU CyberNet will mobilize its network of over 500 experts to deliver training, advice and support where it is needed most.

A strong foundation

Since its launch in 2019, EU CyberNet has become the EU’s practical platform for cyber learning and co-ordination. Achievements from its first phase (2019–2025) include:

  • Building a network of 557 cyber experts and 126 stakeholders.
  • Engaging with nearly 100 countries worldwide.
  • Delivering 252 activities with more than 13,000 participants.
  • Establishing the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) in Santo Domingo.
  • Developing a Knowledge Hub and mapping EU cyber capacity building projects.

These efforts positioned the EU as a trusted partner for cyber capacity building, helping governments and organisations strengthen resilience, improve cross-border cooperation and advance secure digital transformation.

Looking ahead

In its second phase, EU CyberNet will:

  • Continue to support countries around the world, with specific attention to the Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Fiji, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Lao PDR and Brunei.
  • Expand and activate the Expert Pool, keeping cyber professionals connected through training, events and knowledge sharing.
  • Boost coordination by mapping projects, engaging stakeholders and aligning EU efforts.
  • Provide rapid assistance to EU institutions and partner countries on demand.

Meanwhile, LAC4 will continue to operate independently, ensuring sustained EU engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Police officer providing training

A police officer delivers a presentation at a LAC4 meeting, fostering regional dialogue on cybersecurity co=operation. 

A global role for the EU

Cyberspace is no longer just a technical issue, it is a global policy, security and development priority. By bridging expertise across regions, EU CyberNet ensures the EU remains at the forefront of international efforts to promote an open, free, secure and stable cyberspace.

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