The workshop “Engaging EU Projects Using the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF)” highlighted how EU co-funded projects are applying the ECSF across diverse sectors and use cases. Their contributions demonstrated how the framework supports the harmonisation of cybersecurity skills and professional roles across the EU.
As highlighted in the Communication on the Cybersecurity Skills Academy, the ECSF is the EU reference framework for cybersecurity skills. Alignment of education, training, and workforce development with the ECSF strengthens comparability, improves skills’ gap tracking, and contributes to a more cohesive skills ecosystem.
The call for speakers is available here.
Purpose of the Workshop
This two-day workshop aims to:
• Align stakeholders around ECSF implementation strategies
• Encourage peer exchange and mutual learning
• Showcase ECSF practical use cases and project results
• Identify challenges, gaps, and future priorities
• Strengthen collaboration across the EU cybersecurity skills landscape
Key Workshop Themes
• Authentic ECSF implementation stories
• ECSF applications across educational, national, and operational contexts
• Development of technical and transversal skills aligned with market
Proceedings of the workshop are available here.
Practical information
- Date: Nov 20 TO 21, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm (Europe/Brussels)
- Place: Brussels, Belgium
- Content written for: National / EU authorities | Private Sector
