Cyber everywhere: why we need to get it right

Welcome back! As we approach the end of the week, here is another insightful edition of the #WeeklyDEbrief! This Friday, it is decidedly all about cybersecurity.

Find out more on how Europe can stay ahead of the curve below???

Spotlight ??

• Cyber without borders: our Director-General spoke at the EU Cybersecurity Act Conference on the importance of public-private collaboration to strengthen Europe's security:

''Cybersecurity knows no borders.?In times where malicious cyber activity is growing, collaboration between the public and private sector is essential''

• A lot of private-public partnership potential to unlock: on Tuesday, our DG met with the Latvian ambassador to NATO Edgars Skuja and highlighted the key role of digital technologies in boosting European security.
• AI, data and the future of innovation: This week, we also met with our network of 41 national trade associations across Europe. We tapped into the AI and Data Acts and briefly exchanged views on their potential impacts on SMEs.
• We were delighted to have our member Airbus visit the DE office. While here, they emphasised the need for a simultaneous green and digital transition. We look forward to welcoming more of our members soon.?
• Finally, on Thursday, our DG also had the chance to meet inspiring, young tech professionals?and encourage them to pursue a career in the digital sphere @ the Danish Statens It .

Do not miss ??

• ?? How can Europe protect itself against cyber warfare? How to boost EU-NATO collaboration? Our Digital Resilience publication has all the answers and more. Read about our 1??5?? action points for a stronger, safer digital Europe here.
• ?? Interested in a paid internship in Brussels? ?Today is the LAST DAY to apply for one of our 3?? exciting intern positions, commencing this autumn.?

Find out more here ??

Projects' corner ??

• European Digital Skills Awards 2023: there is still 1?? week left to apply! Has your company helped women to further their careers in the ICT sector in the past year? Perhaps you have recently organised a hackathon?

?? If so, you could be the winner of the 2023 European Digital Skills Award! Interested in who can apply and how? Read more about it here.

• Laptops for Ukraine: With 13,000 devices now collected and 1??7?? collection points open in cities all over Europe, our campaign is still going strong. You can familiarise yourself with the initiative and how to donate here.

?? And that's a wrap! We wish you a wonderful weekend and make sure to tune in next Friday for more insights on everything digital.

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