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ATHENA · Project

AI-Powered Security Testing Tool for Hardware and Software EU Compliance

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Imagine having a digital health check for your gadgets and apps that automatically finds weaknesses before hackers do. It acts like a rigorous stress test to make sure your products meet strict new European safety laws. Instead of guessing if your tech is secure, this tool uses AI to prove it is safe for the market.

By the numbers
12
partners
5
countries
6
SMEs
The business problem

What needed solving

Manufacturers struggle to keep up with strict new EU security laws like the CRA and NIS2. Manually testing hardware and software for vulnerabilities is slow, expensive, and prone to human error.

The solution

What was built

An AI-powered vulnerability detection toolset and a security engineering tool for early-stage product development.

Audience

Who needs this

Hardware manufacturersSoftware developersChief Information Security Officers (CISOs)Cyber-security personnelMicroenterprises producing digital elements
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Consumer Electronics
SME
Target: IoT Device Manufacturer

If you are a device manufacturer dealing with the complex requirements of the Cyber Resilient Act (CRA) — this project developed an automatic vulnerabilities detection toolset that ensures your hardware is compliant and ready for certification.

Industrial Automation
mid-size
Target: PLC and Controller Producer

If you are a producer dealing with the need for reliable industrial hardware — this project developed a security engineering tool that guarantees reliability from the early development phases to meet NIS2 standards.

Software Development
enterprise
Target: Enterprise Software Vendor

If you are a software vendor dealing with continuous security threats — this project developed AI-based security services that provide continuous assessment and protection against complex cyber threats.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for this solution?

Based on available project data, pricing information is not provided as the project is in the development phase.

Can this be scaled for large industrial production?

Yes, the objective explicitly states that ATHENA will provide a flexible and scalable solution for manufacturers of all sizes.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not listed in the project summary.

Which regulations does this help me comply with?

The tool ensures compliance with the Cyber Resilient Act (CRA), NIS2, the Data Act, and the EU Cyber-security Act Certification Framework (CACF).

When will the solution be available for use?

The project period runs from 2025-10-01 to 2028-09-30, suggesting availability toward the end of this window.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is heavily industry-driven with a 50% industry ratio, featuring 6 industrial partners and 6 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 5 research entities and 1 university across 5 countries, suggests the output will be focused on market viability rather than pure theory.

How to reach the team

Contact CIBER TIEMPO REAL SISTEMAS S.L. in Spain

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to track the development of this AI security toolset for your compliance needs.