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Unified Cybersecurity Certification System for Industrial AI and Quantum Computing

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Imagine if every country had a different driver's license; you'd have to retake the test every time you crossed a border. This project creates a single 'universal license' for computer security so companies don't have to repeat expensive tests for different markets. It uses a digital twin—a virtual copy of the system—to check for security flaws in real-time without stopping the actual machinery.

By the numbers
14
consortium partners
7
countries involved
50%
industry ratio in consortium
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies waste significant time and money repeating cybersecurity certifications because standards are fragmented across different sectors. This creates a bottleneck for deploying AI and Quantum technologies in industrial settings.

The solution

What was built

A Common Certification Model (CCM) and a machine-readable Common Certification Language (CCL), alongside Security Digital Twins for real-time monitoring.

Audience

Who needs this

Industrial AI developersQuantum computing hardware vendorsCybersecurity auditing firmsCritical infrastructure operators
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Industrial Automation
enterprise
Target: Smart Factory Operator

If you are a factory operator dealing with fragmented security standards for AI-driven robots — this project developed a Common Certification Model that allows you to prove security compliance across different sectors without repeating the process. This reduces the resources spent on multiple certifications for shared technologies.

Quantum Computing
mid-size
Target: Quantum Hardware Provider

If you are a quantum hardware provider dealing with the lack of security benchmarks for Quantum Oracles — this project developed a way to simulate and certify these operations. This ensures your quantum infrastructure meets EU sovereignty and security requirements.

ICT Infrastructure
enterprise
Target: Cloud Service Provider

If you are a cloud provider dealing with complex cross-border data sharing for audits — this project developed a decentralized system using International Data Spaces. This allows you to share security evidence with auditors in a trusted, automated way.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of implementing this system?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost models for the end-user are provided.

Can this be scaled to a full industrial level?

Yes, the project specifically develops a scalable model designed for European industries and cross-border certification across different ICT sectors.

Who owns the IP or how is it licensed?

Based on available project data, the licensing terms are not specified, though it aligns with EU regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act.

How does this help with EU regulations?

It is designed to align with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the Artificial Intelligence Act to help companies stay compliant.

How is the system integrated into existing workflows?

It uses a Common Certification Language to make certification flows machine-readable and automated, integrating with ISO/IEC and NIST standards.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with a 50% industry ratio consisting of 7 companies, including 5 SMEs. This balance between 3 universities, 3 research centers, and 7 industry partners across 7 EU countries suggests the output is designed for immediate market utility rather than pure theory.

How to reach the team

Contact the National Center for Scientific Research 'Demokritos' in Greece.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find out how to integrate the Common Certification Model into your security roadmap.