CYBERSECURITY2030 UNLOCKINGGROWTH BOOSTINGRESILIENCE AFFIRMINGLEADERSHIP DISCLAIMER The use of the information contained in this document isat your own risk, and no relationship is created betweenECSO and any person accessing or otherwise using thedocument or any part of it. ECSO is not liable for actions ofany naturearisingfrom any use of the document or part ofit. Neither ECSO nor any person acting on its behalf is Third-party sources are quoted as appropriate. ECSO is notresponsiblefor the content of the external sources,including external websites referenced in this publication. COPYRIGHT NOTICE © European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), 2025Reproduction is authorised provided the source isacknowledged. Ourvision at a glance InalignmentwithEurope’snewcybersecurityera,the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO),a pan-European,private-public federationthat unites diverse cybersecurity stakeholders across thecontinent,confirms their commitmentto shaping andexecutingtogethera bold, actionable vision for 1.European strength2.Public-private collaboration3.Community empowerment4.Proactiveapproach5.Human-centric cybersecurity Lookingahead,ECSO’s strategic effortswill bestructuredaround threeconcretepillarsreflectingouroverarching ambition to drive economic growth, reinforce systemic resilience, and elevate Europe’sleadership in the global digital landscape.Each pillar is translated intoconcrete objectives: STRATEGICOBJECTIVE1Europe:hallmark ofcompetitiveness To strengthen Europe's strategic digital autonomy by reinforcing its cybersecurityindustry, driving research and innovation, enhancing market effectiveness, attracting To build a cyber-resilient Europe that enhances itsstrategic security and defence, by protectingcriticalinfrastructure,securingsupplychains,developing advanced dual-use To position Europe as a global cybersecurity shaper, actively projecting itsvalues,standards,and cutting-edge capabilities internationally,whilefostering economic growth for European technologies and expertise through Message from ECSO Chairperson Dear Members of the European Cybersecurity Community, It is with great pride and responsibility that I endorse and present to you ECSO’s Strategic Vision:Europeancybersecurity 2030. As Europe navigates a defining moment, confronting unprecedentedtechnological and geopolitical challenges, this vision sets the essential direction for our future. I strongly believe that cybersecurity must be the foundation of Europe’s strategic autonomy, digitalsovereignty, economic competitiveness and societal resilience. The global race for technological As Chairperson, my focus will be on accelerating ECSO’s impact across businesses, enhancingcompetitiveness and strengthening European policymaking. Our ambition is clear: to position Europeas a strong and trusted global leader in the secure digital economy. Overcoming the fragmentation Today, more than ever, we need a unifying force, representative of multiple public and privatestakeholders, like ECSO to ensure that Europe’s cybersecurity ecosystem comes together and thrives. I once again sincerely thank the Board for their trust and confidence. I invite all stakeholders to embrace this vision and work together to transform ambition into reality. Yours sincerely, Andrea CamporaChairperson Message from ECSO Secretary General Dear Members of the European Cybersecurity Community, It is my privilege to share with you ECSO’s Strategic Vision:Europeancybersecurity 2030. Our vision is built around three core objectives:Europe as a Hallmark of Competitiveness, aResilientStronghold, and aGlobal Shaper. Each of these pillars is translated into concrete initiatives that What makes this document truly unique is that it was co-created with the stakeholders who form theECSO community. It brings together a rich diversity of voices and perspectives, transforming theminto a holistic and actionable guide designed to empower and advance Europe’s cybersecurity At ECSO, we believe that success is rooted in engagement. Every actor has a unique and essential rolein building a trusted and innovative cybersecurity ecosystem. Guided by our core values, we willcontinue to provide a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and joint action. I warmly invite you to contribute your expertise and energy to this mission. Together, we can ensurethat Europe not only responds to challenges but actively shapes the future of cybersecurity Yours faithfully, Dr Joanna ŚwiątkowskaSecretary General What is ECSO? The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) is thepan-European, private-public federation (non-profit)focused on empowering European cybersecurity communities. Established in 2016 as the European Commission’s contractual partner for thePublic-PrivatePartnership in Cybersecurity(2016-2020), we have built on the successes of that partnershipto Today, we build on the trusted relationshipsalreadybuilt withthe keyinstitutions shaping theEu