EURECA-PRO joins Industry-Academia Network of the Cybersecurity Skills Academy
A Leading Role in the Cybersecurity Skills Academy
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EURECA-PRO joins Industry-Academia Network of the Cybersecurity Skills Academy, a flagship initiative of the European Commission (DG CNECT). This incorporation is not merely a membership but a strategic move that places EURECA-PRO at the heart of the European cybersecurity strategy.
Purpose and Potential of the Network
The Industry-Academia Network serves as the premier European forum for bridging the gap between higher education and the cybersecurity industry.
By joining this network, EURECA-PRO now collaborates directly with:
● 47 Leading Academic Institutions across Europe.
● 20 Industry Giants (including Microsoft, Google, IBM, Cisco, Fortinet, and SAP).
Key Strategic Benefits:
● Curricula Alignment: Influence and adapt educational programs to meet the real-world demands of the European labor market.
● Direct Industry Synergy: Access to training materials, “cyber ranges,” and specialized certifications from the world’s top tech providers.
● European Leadership: EURECA-PRO takes a proactive role in shaping the “European Cybersecurity Skills Framework,” ensuring our students and researchers are at the forefront of the digital era.
Institutional Acknowledgements
The successful integration of EURECA-PRO into this elite network is the result of a close and fruitful collaboration with the Cybersecurity Chair of the University of León (Cátedra de Ciberseguridad de la ULE).
EURECA-PRO wishes to publicly and explicitly thank the Cybersecurity Chair and its Director, Adriana Suárez Corona, for their invaluable help, expertise, and guidance throughout this process. Their commitment to excellence has been instrumental in securing this leadership position for our alliance.
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