Cybersecurity for critical infrastructure
27 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 11 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- STAM SRL
Italian engineering SME applying simulation, digital twins, and AI to manufacturing, building energy, robotics, and industrial cybersecurity across 43 H2020 projects.
“InfraStress, CitySCAPE, and SAFETY4RAILS address cyber-physical threat detection for industrial plants, urban transport, and rail systems.”
SMEIT43 projects - CONSORZIO INTERUNIVERSITARIO NAZIONALE PER L'INFORMATICA
Italy's national university consortium for computer science, specializing in cybersecurity, exascale HPC, trustworthy AI, and software engineering for complex systems.
“Sustained involvement across COMPACT, FINSEC, SPARTA, InfraStress, IMPETUS, TRAPEZE, CounteR, CyberSEAS, and KONFIDO — covering financial, energy, public administration, and urban security domains.”
PrimaryIT27 projects - FORTISS GMBH
Munich research institute specializing in cyber-physical systems, digital innovation hubs, applied AI, and brain simulation infrastructure.
“CYRail addressed railway cybersecurity while SPARTA tackled European cybersecurity skills, certification, and governance.”
DE26 projects - INTRACOM SINGLE MEMBER SA TELECOM SOLUTIONS
Greek telecom company delivering 5G infrastructure, terahertz wireless systems, and energy management platforms across 26 EU research projects.
“SPHINX (healthcare cybersecurity), 5GZORRO (zero-touch security and trust), and SAFETY4RAILS (cyber-physical threat detection for transport) show growing security portfolio.”
EL26 projects - CS GROUP - France
French IT systems company building AI, augmented reality, and autonomous robotics platforms for first responders, security operations, and transport.
“CitySCAPE focuses on cybersecurity for cloud-based transport systems, and S4AllCities on cyber security for smart city open spaces.”
FR25 projects - NETCOMPANY SA
Large IT integrator specializing in IoT platforms, AI, and digital twins across transport, agriculture, manufacturing, and maritime domains — prolific EU project coordinator.
“SecureIoT (predictive IoT security) and ELECTRON (cybersecurity for electrical power nanogrids).”
BE17 projects - SPHYNX TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS AG
Swiss cybersecurity SME specializing in AI-driven threat detection, compliance automation, and privacy-preserving analytics for healthcare and supply chain systems.
“Core contributor across CyberSANE, FISHY, CYRENE, AI4HEALTHSEC, HEIR, SENTINEL, and COLLABS — covering incident response, supply chain security, and threat intelligence.”
PrimarySMECH16 projects - WORLDSENSING SL
Barcelona IoT SME building wireless sensor networks and smart monitoring solutions for cities, industry, and 5G-connected infrastructure.
“Contributed to CIPSEC (critical infrastructure protection), STOP-IT (water infrastructure cyber-physical threats), and SMESEC (SME cybersecurity).”
SMEES16 projects - DNV AS
Global classification and risk management company providing independent assurance for offshore wind, maritime safety, and digital quality systems.
“PHOENIX (electrical power system cybersecurity) and SafeCOP (safe cooperating cyber-physical systems) address security of networked industrial systems.”
NO16 projects - INCITES CONSULTING SA
Luxembourg cybersecurity SME specializing in risk analysis, certification, and security frameworks for 5G networks and energy grid infrastructure.
“Core contributor across SHIELD, SAINT, SPEAR, SDN-microSENSE, FORESIGHT, PALANTIR, and ELECTRON — all focused on securing energy grids, smart grids, or network infrastructure.”
PrimarySMELU14 projects - AEGIS IT RESEARCH GMBH
German cybersecurity SME specializing in threat intelligence, healthcare data protection, GDPR compliance tools, and security-as-a-service for critical infrastructure.
“Core contributor across C4IIoT (Industrial IoT security), PUZZLE (SIEM/threat intelligence), HEIR (healthcare security), AI4HEALTHSEC (healthcare supply chain security), SENTINEL (SME data protection), and AERAS (cyber range training).”
PrimarySMEDE12 projects - GUARDTIME OU
Estonian blockchain and cybersecurity SME providing data integrity infrastructure for critical systems across energy, health, and industrial sectors.
“Core contributor in ECHO (cybersecurity centres network), SecureGas (gas network security), RESISTO (communication infrastructure resilience), CyberSEAS (energy data security), and CRITICAL-CHAINS (IoT/blockchain security).”
PrimarySMEEE12 projects - IDEMIA FRANCE
Global identity and security company specializing in biometrics, ID document fraud detection, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
“Contributed to PANACEA (hospital cybersecurity), InSecTT (secure IoT systems), and ISOLA (onboard security for passenger ships).”
PrimaryFR9 projects - AKADEMSKA IN RAZISKOVALNA MREZA SLOVENIJE
Slovenia's national research and education network (NREN), providing academic connectivity, HPC access, and open science infrastructure services.
“Participated in CyberSEAS (2021-2024), applying network security expertise to energy data services.”
SI9 projects - THALES COMMUNICATION & SECURITE NUMERIQUES SA
Thales Group's digital security unit providing secure embedded systems, microcontroller technologies, and cybersecurity for IoT, automotive, and critical infrastructure.
“ELECTRON focuses on cybersecurity for electrical power nanogrids (EPES), while SECREDAS addresses cyber security for automated systems.”
PrimaryFR8 projects - SALZBURG RESEARCH FORSCHUNGSGESELLSCHAFT M.B.H.
Austrian applied research centre building digital platforms for connected industry, smart mobility, and cross-domain data interoperability.
“Participated in SCISSOR, working on SCADA security, industrial control systems protection, and attribute-based encryption.”
AT8 projects - CAPGEMINI TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Major IT services firm bringing cybersecurity, IoT architecture, and data science capabilities to EU research consortia across security and energy sectors.
“Coordinated PHOENIX (cybersecurity for electrical power systems) and contributed IoT security work in IoT-NGIN.”
PrimaryFR7 projects - TECH INSPIRE LTD
London-based cybersecurity SME specializing in vulnerability assessment, threat detection, and encryption for healthcare, energy, and border security systems.
“Core contributor to EnergyShield (energy grid protection), SPHINX (healthcare cybersecurity toolkit), and FORTIKA (SME IT security accelerator)”
PrimarySMEUK6 projects - SOFTWARE COMPANY EOOD
Bulgarian software SME building platforms for cross-border energy trading, grid cybersecurity, and 5G-enabled smart grid applications.
“EnergyShield (their highest-funded project at EUR 437K) focused on vulnerability assessment, anomaly detection, DDoS mitigation, and SIEM for energy infrastructure.”
SMEBG6 projects - ALTER TECHNOLOGY TUV NORD SA
Spanish space-technology firm specializing in high-reliability optoelectronic detectors, photonic systems, and component qualification for satellite and sensing applications.
“ELECTRON (2021) marked a departure into nanogrid cybersecurity, software-defined networks, and risk assessment for electrical power systems.”
ES5 projects - THALES DIS FRANCE SAS
Thales division specializing in hardware-rooted security: secure SoCs, root-of-trust, trusted execution environments, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
“ELECTRON addressed cybersecurity for electrical power nanogrids; SECREDAS tackled cyber security for dependable automated systems.”
PrimaryFR4 projects - CYBERLENS LTD
UK cybersecurity SME securing critical infrastructure — 5G networks, energy grids, and border systems — across large EU consortia.
“Central theme across SPIDER (5G cyber range), SDN-microSENSE (energy grid resilience), and ROBORDER (border surveillance security)”
PrimarySMEUK4 projects - CSP INNOVAZIONE NELLE ICT SCARL
Turin-based ICT innovation center specializing in IoT interoperability and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure across energy and maritime sectors.
“EnergyShield project addressed vulnerability assessment, anomaly detection, DDoS mitigation, and SIEM for energy infrastructure.”
IT4 projects - RUAG Schweiz AG
Swiss aerospace and defense company contributing specialized engineering in aerodynamics, space systems, and cybersecurity to EU research consortia.
“CONCORDIA is a large-scale cybersecurity competence network, indicating RUAG's growing engagement in digital security research and innovation.”
CH4 projects - EFACEC ELECTRIC MOBILITY, SA
Portuguese EV charging and power electronics manufacturer contributing electric mobility and smart grid solutions to EU island decarbonization projects.
“Participation in CONCORDIA, a major EU cybersecurity competence network, suggests growing attention to securing energy and mobility systems.”
PT3 projects - FERROVIE DELLO STATO ITALIANE SPA
Italy's national railway group, contributing real-world rail infrastructure and operational expertise to EU research on monitoring, cybersecurity, and workforce automation.
“CYBERWISER.EU developed cyber range platforms for simulating cyber attacks and training threat detection/response — directly relevant to railway operational technology security.”
IT3 projects - RUAG AG
Swiss aerospace and defense company contributing propulsion engineering and cybersecurity expertise to European research consortia.
“CONCORDIA (2019–2023) is the EU's main cybersecurity competence network; RUAG's participation points to operational security needs in their defense and aerospace systems.”
CH2 projects