Europe faces a critical challenge: how to build a secure digital ecosystem capable of countering rapidly evolving cyber threats? The fourth and final policy brief of the CYBERSEC Road to the Polish Presidency series summarizes months of collaboration between experts, government representatives, the private sector, and academia. Initiated by the Kosciuszko Institute in partnership with the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), this initiative has led to the development of crucial recommendations for the future of the European cybersecurity market.
The report highlights that regulatory fragmentation, limited funding, and lack of trust in startups are the biggest barriers to growth in this sector. To overcome these challenges, the experts call for:
- Harmonization of regulations across the European Union.
- Creation of dedicated funds supporting growth-stage startups.
- Strengthening public-private and international collaboration.
- Investing in education for cybersecurity and digital law experts.
Proposals such as establishing a European investment platform and supporting startups through networking events aim to help Europe build a strong and innovative ecosystem. Learn more about these solutions and their potential in the full report.