Functions ECCC

Developing industrial, technological and research capacities, resources and infrastructures in the field of cybersecurity.
Contributing to the broad deployment of the latest cybersecurity technology, in particular by developing or supporting the acquisition of products and solutions.
Providing financial support and technical assistance to cybersecurity start-ups by helping to connect them to potential markets and attract investment.
Supporting the cybersecurity sector, in particular SMEs, in order to enhance EU excellence, capabilities and competitiveness.
Supporting research and innovation according to a comprehensive state-of-the-art cybersecurity capabilities programme.
Promoting civil-defence cooperation on dual-use technologies and applications and enhancing civil-defence synergies in relation to the European Defence Fund.
Supporting the market uptake of cybersecurity products, services and processes that contribute to the ECCC mission.
Ensuring synergies between and cooperation with EU institutions, bodies and agencies, in particular ENISA.
Coordinating the NCCs through the network and ensuring regular exchange of expertise.
Providing industrial, technological and research expertise in cybersecurity to Member States upon request, including public procurement and technology deployment.
Promoting the exchange of expertise among all relevant stakeholders, in particular Community members.
Promoting the use of the results of research and innovation projects, in particular those conducted by SMEs and those using open source software, avoiding fragmentation and duplication of efforts.