Project Start Date: 1 December 2024
Project Duration: 36 months

Work Packages Overview

Work Package Task Start Month End Month Milestone
WP1 Project Management 1 36 Kick-off Meeting (M1)
WP2 Cybersecurity Skills Needs Analysis 1 36 CYTIM & Skills Gap Identification (M9)
WP3 Training Programs Design 1 18 Training Plans Completion (M12)
WP4 Training Platforms Development 4 36 CR, SG, and Bootcamp Platforms Functional (M18)
WP5 Delivery and Assessment of Training 16 36 Final Report on Trainings (M36)
WP6 Dissemination and Communication 1 36 Dissemination & Communication Results (M36)

 

WP1: Project Management, IPR Management, and Open Data

  • Objectives:
    • Ensure effective project coordination, financial management, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.
    • Manage Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and open data policies.
  • Key Activities:
    • Oversee technical, financial, and administrative coordination.
    • Establish and manage an Expert Advisory Board.
    • Implement quality assurance and risk management strategies.
    • Ensure GDPR compliance and data management.

 

WP2: Cybersecurity Skills Needs Analysis and Specification

  • Objectives:
    • Identify cybersecurity training needs based on European cybersecurity regulations and frameworks.
    • Map existing cybersecurity training initiatives and detect skills gaps.
  • Key Activities:
    • Analyze cybersecurity training initiatives.
    • Conduct skills gap analysis and align training requirements with industry needs.
    • Develop a cybersecurity training initiatives map (CYTIM).

 

WP3: Training Programs Design and Curricula

  • Objectives:
    • Develop high-quality, industry-aligned cybersecurity training curricula.
    • Ensure alignment with SMEs’ and public sector training needs.
  • Key Activities:
    • Design Cyber Range (CR), Serious Games (SG), and Tabletop Exercises (TTX) curricula.
    • Develop bootcamp training programs.
    • Define specifications for training platforms.

 

WP4: Training Platforms and Programs Development

  • Objectives:
    • Develop and implement functional cybersecurity training platforms.
    • Create realistic training scenarios and assessment tools.
  • Key Activities:
    • Develop Cyber Range, SG, and Bootcamp platforms.
    • Implement training scenarios and knowledge evaluation frameworks.
    • Execute pilot training courses and refine platforms.

 

WP5: Delivery and Assessment of Training Programs

  • Objectives:
    • Deliver cybersecurity training programs and assess their effectiveness.
    • Enhance cybersecurity workforce preparedness.
  • Key Activities:
    • Conduct Cyber Range, reverse engineering, and malware analysis training.
    • Implement Serious Games, Tabletop Exercises, bootcamps, and hackathons.
    • Assess trainee performance and provide feedback.

 

WP6: Dissemination and Communication

  • Objectives:
    • Maximize project visibility and stakeholder engagement.
    • Promote cybersecurity training opportunities across Europe.
  • Key Activities:
    • Develop a project website and social media channels.
    • Organize workshops, webinars, and networking events.
    • Engage with stakeholders through newsletters and public outreach.