Core Insights - Eviden has been selected by the European Cybersecurity Competence Center and Network (ECCC) to enhance the cyber protection and resilience of critical infrastructures in Europe [1][5] - The initiative aims to foster a strong community around cybersecurity by promoting collaboration and innovative solutions across Europe [2] - The CIPHER consortium, led by Eviden, includes 13 partners from 7 European countries, focusing on a multi-sectoral approach to improve Europe's cyber resilience [3][4] Company Overview - Eviden is a product brand of Atos Group, specializing in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems, and vision AI, with approximately €1 billion in revenue [10] - The company operates in 36 countries and employs over 4,500 professionals, holding more than 2,100 patents [10] - Eviden's expertise in applied cybersecurity, particularly in mission-critical systems and radio communications, supports the ECCC's objectives under the NIS2 directive [5][6] CIPHER Platform Development - The CIPHER platform will feature an automated vulnerability assessment mechanism to continuously identify system vulnerabilities, enriched with threat intelligence data [7] - It will also include an automated penetration testing framework to simulate real-world attack scenarios, enhancing the security posture of critical assets [8] - The solution will adhere to ethical and sustainability principles promoted by the EU, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act and GDPR [9] Strategic Importance - The collaboration with ECCC reflects Eviden's role in strengthening the cybersecurity capabilities of essential services, particularly against sophisticated cyber threats [10] - The initiative aims to improve the operational availability of systems and data confidentiality, addressing the increasing complexity of cybersecurity audits [6]