Czech and Estonian researchers are joining forces to build a cross-border cybersecurity hub that will strengthen Europe’s digital defenses in the face of growing cyber threats.
The unmistakable silhouette of Špilberk Castle towers over Brno, the largest city in Czechia’s South Moravia region. From this medieval stronghold, you can spot the buildings of Masaryk University nestled below.
It was here, at the foot of this centuries-old fortress, that local computer scientists first had the idea to strengthen the defenses of Europe’s digital realm by setting up a cross-border cybersecurity hub.
“It’s actually a very simple story,” said Vashek Matyáš, professor of computer science at Masaryk University. The university and its partners in South Moravia were already renowned for their ICT, education and cybersecurity research, and they wanted to take their work a step further.
“Once we started searching for a partner, we quickly realized that Estonia was the clear choice,” said Matyáš.
Estonia is among the world’s most advanced digital societies, boasting one of the most advanced e-government systems. A partnership between the two countries was, therefore, a natural fit.
A cybersecurity excellence hub
In 2023, leading institutes from both countries launched CHESS—the Cyber-security Excellence Hub in Estonia and South Moravia.
Supported by the EU, and running until at least 2026, the CHESS team focuses on advancing cybersecurity through cutting-edge research, practical tools and education.
Setting up these European excellence hubs is crucial, said Matyáš, who coordinates the hub’s activities.
“While there are areas where the EU is strong, too many cybersecurity solutions still come from outside Europe. We need to strengthen our own position in this field.”
The CHESS team is focusing on identifying strengths and gaps in six key areas: the Internet of Secure Things, security certification, verification of trustworthy software, security preservation in blockchain, post-quantum cryptography and the human-centric aspects of cybersecurity.
The teams in Czechia and Estonia each bring their own distinct strengths.
“Our expertise is complementary, but there are areas in which we can learn from each other. In Moravia, we excel in human factors in security,” says Matyáš. “Estonia, on the other hand, has a strong expertise in the security of e-government solutions, for instance.”
…
Disclaimer
We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We 5guruayurveda.com want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.
Website Upgradation is going on. For any glitch kindly connect at 5guruayurveda.com
