"We are increasing European cooperation in the field of cybersecurity certification"
The EMERALD initiative validates a new way of increasing trust and security in digital services across four real environments
Digital transformation has multiplied the use of cloud services by businesses, public authorities and citizens. In this context, ensuring that these services meet security and reliability requirements is becoming increasingly complex.
We are leading the European EMERALD initiative in order to move towards more continuous, transparent and evidence-based certification models.
- For three years, we have been working alongside ten European partners to develop a solution to simplify the handling of the information required to demonstrate compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
- The consortium is made up of Fraunhofer, Fabasoft, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Software Competence Centre Hagenberg (SCCH), Know Center, CaixaBank, IONOS, CloudFerro, OpenNebula and DNV/Nixu, combining expertise in digital technologies, security, artificial intelligence and certification.
Four real case studies to showcase its value
One of EMERALD’s key milestones has been the validation of its proposal in four real environments. The tests have been carried out on different digital infrastructures, ranging from large cloud platforms to highly demanding financial environments.
- These pilot schemes have demonstrated that the solution makes it easier to compile and organise security evidence, improves the traceability of information and helps organisations prepare for assessment and certification processes more efficiently.
- The results show that it is possible to move towards more dynamic certification systems, capable of adapting to constantly changing technological environments and offering greater assurances to both organisations and individual users.
A contribution to European leadership in cybersecurity
Beyond technological advances, EMERALD has helped to strengthen European collaboration in the field of cybersecurity certification. The initiative has participated actively in the European Cluster for Cybersecurity Certification, which brings together various initiatives funded by the European Union to foster new models of digital trust.
TECNALIA reaffirms its commitment to developing technologies that have a real impact on society and help to build a more secure, transparent and resilient European digital ecosystem.
*The EMERALD European initiative, funded by the European Union