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Programme: Provincie GroningenRuimtelijk Economisch Programma ZuiderZeeLijn (REP-ZZL)

Instrument: 2011-04313/4/A.25, EZP

Total Project budget: € 7.036.907

Duration: 60 months

Full project title: Cybersecurity Noord-Nederland

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Responsibilities:

RUG is Penvoerder for the project

Persons involved from RUG:

• Prof Dr Jeanne Pia Mifsud Bonnici
• Dr Nynke Vellinga
• Jessica Hof
• Roland Klarenbeek
• Erika Choén Iglesias
• Michele Mole

Project Summary:

With the growing digitalization in our society, the number of cyberattacks is also increasing. Cybersecurity is therefore becoming an important part of the digital ecosystem. There is an urgent need for knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. The Ministry of Economic Affairs has explicitly appointed the Province of Groningen as a leader in the field of digital economy and security. The project focuses on legal and technical research.

In order to be able to deal with challenges around cybersecurity, it is necessary to work together. By doing more research together, new knowledge is created. New knowledge leads to new products and services that can be used by companies and offer start-ups the opportunity to start doing business.

The aim of the project is to:

• Accelerate research and knowledge development in the field of Cybersecurity and make it visible,
• Increase the resilience of (SME) companies through improved knowledge and expertise sharing,
• have test facilities for developing technologies and services,
• train cybersecurity professionals, both within mainstream education and through education for professionals, and
• Ensure growth of the program during implementation and continuity after the subsidy phase.

Hanze University of Applied Sciences is responsible for the Cybersecurity by design component. It looks at ICT SME Security by Design, secure accessibility of medical information in eHealth, and the development of tools for SMEs to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. In addition, we contribute to the research of our partners in the components 'Coordination and Chair (RUG)', 'Law and Secure Digital Transformation (RUG)', 'Automated Security Response (TNO)', 'Valorization of Results (RUG)' and 'Resistance Toolbox (Qbit)'. Lecturer researchers from Law and HBO-ICT work together in the project

Due to the planned strong growth of research, with a strong focus on legal and behavioral science aspects, the Northern Netherlands is expected to grow into an important cybersecurity region. As a result, companies will be able to increase their innovative strength and competitive position. In addition, the project aims to contribute to the growth of jobs and start-ups in the Northern Netherlands.

In cooperation with the Marian van Os Centre of Expertise Entrepreneurship, VentureLab, workshop Het Kasteel, Digital Society Hub, and the Groningen Digital Business Center, results are shared. The IT Academy will also play a role in offering knowledge to SMEs. In addition, a Smart Instruments Roadshow will be organized for stakeholders in the Northern Netherlands to disseminate the results.

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For further information please contact: Melania Tudorica.