Estonian CyberTech Cluster Joins North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC)

This strategic alliance aims to enhance cooperation and innovation in cybersecurity across Northern Europe.  

The NECC is dedicated to promoting information security and cybersecurity-related collaboration in the Northern European region, facilitating integration into the European Digital Single Market. By creating a trusted competence network among companies, academia, public sector, and end-users, the NECC supports the EU’s contractual Public-Private Partnership (cPPP) and fosters a robust cybersecurity ecosystem.  

Grete Soares de Camargo, Project Manager of the Estonian CyberTech Cluster, emphasized the significance of this partnership: “Joining the NECC aligns perfectly with our mission to connect top Estonian cybersecurity competencies with international partners. This collaboration will open new avenues for knowledge exchange, joint projects, and enhanced cybersecurity solutions across the region.”  

Juha Remes, Chairman of the Board of NECC, welcomed the Estonian CyberTech Cluster: “The inclusion of CyberHub Estonia into our network enriches the NECC community. Estonia’s advanced digital society and cybersecurity expertise will undoubtedly contribute to our collective goal of strengthening cybersecurity resilience in Northern Europe.”  

Doris Põld, CEO of the Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL), highlighted the cluster’s objectives: “The Estonian CyberTech Cluster was established to support raise awareness and support the export of cybersecurity solutions. Collaborating with NECC will amplify our efforts, providing our members with greater access to international markets and fostering innovation through cross-border partnerships.”  

The Estonian CyberTech Cluster comprises leading cybersecurity product and service providers in Estonia, focusing on areas such as risk management, cybersecurity training, testing, crisis management, and security surveillance. Through initiatives like awareness-raising campaigns and international collaborations, the cluster aims to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem both nationally and globally.  

For more information about the Estonian CyberTech Cluster, please visit: https://itl.ee/en/cybertech/.  

About the Estonian CyberTech Cluster 

The Estonian CyberTech Cluster, also known as CyberHub Estonia, brings together top competencies and best practices in the field of cybersecurity. As a part of the Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL) and formed by leading cybersecurity product and service providers, the cluster aims to support the export of cybersecurity solutions, raise awareness, and foster international collaboration.  

About NECC 

The North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC) promotes information security and cybersecurity-related cooperation in the Northern European region to enhance integration into the European Digital Single Market. By creating a trusted competence network among various stakeholders, NECC works towards a more compelling business, cybersecurity, and research environment.  

CyberHub Estonia is co-funded by the European Union.