Research, Intelligence and Technology for Heritage and Market Security – RITHMS
The RITHMS project is an EU-funded initiative that fights the illegal trade of cultural objects. It brings together law enforcement, researchers, and tech experts to develop new tools to track down criminal networks and stolen artifacts. Their main weapon is an advanced digital platform that analyzes online data to identify and disrupt these criminal operations…
Countering Disinformation Environment in Bulgaria – CoDE
The CoDE Project is a three-year initiative that commences with the idea of exploring and analyzing the information space in Bulgaria. Executed in collaboration with the America for Bulgaria Foundation, the project unfolds over the period of 2023-2026. It brings together experts from various fields, including academia, business, government, and non-governmental organizations, to develop tools, train professionals, and foster collaboration. The project aims to create a more informed and effective information society in Bulgaria by consolidating best practices, developing new tools, and establishing a strong ecosystem of collaboration.
ACTING – European Software Institute
The Advanced European Platform and Network of Cybersecurity Training and Exercises Centres (ACTING) project aims to revolutionize cybersecurity training across Europe. By developing a robust network of advanced, interconnected (federated) cyber ranges dedicated to domain-specific scenarios, ACTING is poised to dramatically enhance cyber defence capabilities. This innovative project will integrate sophisticated user simulation techniques, detailed…
DIGILIENCE Scientific Conference
DIGILIENCE: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, and Resilience is an annual conference established in 2019. It brings together researchers, academics, and practitioners from various backgrounds to explore the state-of-the-art and future demands in securing and maintaining resilient ICT-intensive processes, services, and systems. The conference emphasizes studies that: Examine system interdependencies: This could involve analyzing how…
European Network of Cybersecurity centres and Competence hub for innovation and Operations – ECHO
European Network of Cybersecurity centres and Competence hub for innovation and Operations (ECHO) European Software Institute – Center Eastern Europe is a partner in the ECHO project. The project is one of four Pilot projects, launched by the European Commission, to establish and operate a Cybersecurity Competence Network. The ECHO project will deliver an organized and…
Be@Cyberpro
The Be@CyberPro Project aims to foster cybersecurity as a career choice among high school students. To do this, the project consortium will develop and pilot a dedicated learning platform, containing sets of learning materials and inspirational content (videogame and videos) in English, Spanish, Hungarian and Bulgarian. Separate sets of materials will be developed for students, teachers…
Information and Security Newsletter
Shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, ESI CEE teamed up with IICT-BAS, under the auspices of the British Embassy, to deliver a newsletter dedicated to cybersecurity. This initiative, designed to disseminate information on COVID-related cyber threats, attacks, and solutions, specifically targets Bulgarian businesses while incorporating best practices from the UK. Published in both…