Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity applications

Worum geht es in dieser Ausschreibung?

The topic funds research and innovation on trustworthy AI for cybersecurity, from real-time threat detection to adaptive defence and AI-enhanced security operations centres. It is part of the call for actions indirectly managed by the ECCC.

Was fördert diese Ausschreibung?

Scope

The topic advances the use of artificial intelligence, including generative AI, in cybersecurity, while making sure that AI-based solutions are resilient, transparent and compliant with the AI Act. It covers automated threat detection, adaptive cyber defence and AI-driven threat intelligence, and addresses the risks of adversarial manipulation of AI systems.

What projects should develop

• AI tools for real-time detection of anomalies, malicious activity and AI-powered cyber threats, using new machine learning techniques.
• Adaptive AI systems that keep learning from new threats while remaining robust and explainable.
• AI-enhanced frameworks for security operations centres and cyber hubs that combine predictive analytics, automation and threat intelligence.

Expected outcomes

• AI-driven solutions for real-time cyber threat detection.
• Adaptive AI systems that evolve with changing cybersecurity challenges.
• A drastic reduction in the time needed to recover systems.

Further expectations

• Proposals are expected to contribute to one or more of the listed outcomes.

Wann endet die Einreichungsfrist?

15. September 2027 (313 Tage)

15 September 2027 (single-stage submission).