About

NERO is an advanced Cybersecurity Ecosystem designed to address the distinct aspects of awareness, training, and education in cybersecurity. It comprises five interrelated frameworks and offers a bespoke Cybersecurity Awareness programme.

 

Challenges Addressed by NERO

Cyber Threats and Disruptions:

NERO tackles the increasing number and sophistication of cyber threats, addressing the potential harm to both individuals and organisations.

AI-Enabled Threats:

We address the rise of AI-enabled disinformation and threats such as malware, social engineering, data theft, and supply chain.

SME Vulnerability:

NERO recognises the vulnerability of SMEs to cybercrime, aiming to bridge the awareness gap by providing tailored cybersecurity solutions.

Importance of SMEs:

Considering SMEs as the backbone of the European economy, NERO acknowledges the challenges they face and aims to enhance their cybersecurity resilience.

NERO’s Objectives

Advanced Cybersecurity Ecosystem:

Design an advanced cybersecurity awareness ecosystem focused on SMEs, offering a Cyber Immunity Toolkit Repository, Cyber Resilience Programme, and cyber awareness training via gamification. Modules will be accessible through a user-friendly Marketplace.

Demonstrate Effectiveness:

Demonstrate the benefits of NERO through three use cases applying a two-phases iteration approach in healthcare, finance, and transportation sectors.

Knowledge Sharing:

Support experts' communication by sharing knowledge and advanced training materials using EU tools that follow security-by-design and privacy-by-design approaches.

ICT Solution Security Improvement:

Improve the security of ICT solutions through bug bounty programmes and crowdsource vulnerability discovery and disclosure practices.

Auditing Resilience Enhancement:

Enhance auditing resilience by offering crowdsource security research and testing services using application security scans, providing continuous audit-based certification in compliance with the CyberSecurity Act and considering the NIS Directive and Cyber Resilience Act.

Cybersecurity Awareness Boost:

Improve cybersecurity awareness through gamification-based training and advanced cyber ranges to enhance cyber hygiene.

 

NERO is an advanced Cybersecurity Ecosystem consisting of five interrelated frameworks provisioned to offer a Cybersecurity Awareness program, as recommended by ENISA11 to be the best way to educate and develop a security-first culture amongst employees on how to mitigate the impact of cyber threats and incorporate activities, resources, and training to foster a cyber security culture.

 

The Project

NERO Cybersecurity is led by trustilio and has a committed, competent and complementary consortium of 16 partners from 10 European countries.
 
The project consists of seven Work Packages (WPs): one for management, four for deploying NERO frameworks, one for demonstrations, and one for maximising impact. Each WP and its tasks are led by experienced project partners to ensure smooth implementation, best practices, and efficiency.

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Learn more  from  partners.

Dr Kitty Kioskli 

NERO pioneers innovative cybersecurity solutions for SMEs, leveraging EU-funded research outcomes to transform cybersecurity readiness, propelling us towards a safer tomorrow.

Dr Kitty Kioskli

trustilio B.V., NERO Project Coordinator
Ioannis Makris

In the dynamic cybersecurity landscape, the NERO Project equips SMEs with essential awareness to navigate and secure their operations in the digital era.

Ioannis Makris

MetaΜind Innovations
Wissam Mallouli

The Nero Project paves the way for SMEs, creating a smarter awareness system to strengthen their digital defenses against today's threats.

Wissam Mallouli

MONTIMAGE
Natalia Stathakarou

By equipping businesses with critical cyber hygiene skills, we cultivate a proactive stance against evolving threats, ensuring a resilient and secure future for SMEs.

Natalia Stathakarou

Massive Dynamic Sweden (MDS)
Christos Douligeris

NERO's strategic approach redefines SME cybersecurity, transforming vulnerabilities into digital fortresses through meticulous testing and auditing, guarding against evolving threats.

Christos Douligeris

University of Piraeus Research Center (UPRC)
Charalambos Klitis

NERO fuels the flames of cybersecurity readiness, igniting a passion for protection within SMEs and ensuring they stand strong against the winds of cyber adversity.

Charalambos Klitis

eBOS
Stathis Vlachos

NERO is instrumental in fortifying cybersecurity for SMEs, particularly in the logistics and supply chain sector. At iLINK, we are excited to contribute to this project, leveraging the innovative marketplace and training aim to strengthen SMEs.

Stathis Vlachos

iLINK New Technologies
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The project funded under Grant Agreement No. 101127411 is supported by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre. Neither the European Union nor the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre can be held responsible for them.