CONCORDIA · Project

Pan-European Cybersecurity Platforms That Help Businesses Stop DDoS Attacks and Track Threats

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Imagine every country in Europe has its own firefighters, but they never talk to each other — so when a big fire crosses borders, nobody coordinates. That's what cybersecurity looked like in Europe. CONCORDIA brought together 62 organizations from 21 countries to build shared tools: one that helps internet providers collectively block massive DDoS attacks, and another that gathers and shares threat intelligence so companies can spot dangers before they hit. Think of it as building a shared early-warning system and a coordinated defense network for the entire continent's digital infrastructure.

By the numbers

consortium partners across Europe

countries represented in the network

industry partners involved in development

total project deliverables produced

demo platforms built (DDoS Clearing House + Threat Intelligence)

44%

industry participation ratio in consortium

The business problem

What needed solving

European businesses face increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks — especially DDoS assaults and advanced persistent threats — but most companies defend themselves in isolation, without visibility into what's hitting their neighbors or across borders. This fragmented approach means slower response times, duplicated effort, and blind spots that attackers exploit. Companies need shared, real-time cyber defense tools that work across organizational and national boundaries.

The solution

What was built

CONCORDIA built two key demo platforms: a DDoS Clearing House Platform that enables multiple network operators to share attack data and coordinate defense in real time, and a Threat Intelligence Platform that aggregates and analyzes cyber threat information across borders. In total, the project produced 25 deliverables across its 4-year run.

Audience

Who needs this

Internet service providers and cloud hosting companies fighting DDoS attacksBanks and financial institutions needing cross-border threat intelligenceCritical infrastructure operators (energy grids, water systems, transport networks)National cybersecurity agencies and CERTs seeking shared defense toolsLarge enterprises with multi-country operations needing unified security visibility

Business applications

Who can put this to work

Telecommunications & Internet Service Providers

enterprise

Target: ISPs and cloud hosting providers dealing with DDoS attacks

If you are an internet service provider dealing with repeated DDoS attacks that knock your customers offline — this project built a DDoS Clearing House Platform that lets multiple providers share attack fingerprints in real time. Instead of each provider fighting alone, the platform pools intelligence from 62 partner organizations across 21 countries so you can block attacks faster and at their source.

Financial Services & Banking

enterprise

Target: Banks and fintech companies needing cyber threat intelligence

If you are a bank or fintech company worried about emerging cyber threats targeting financial infrastructure — this project developed a Threat Intelligence Platform that aggregates and analyzes threat data across borders. With input from 27 industry partners and 24 universities, the platform gives your security team early warnings about attack patterns before they reach your systems.

Critical Infrastructure & IoT

mid-size

Target: Operators of smart grids, industrial IoT networks, or smart city systems

If you operate connected infrastructure like smart grids or IoT-based industrial systems and need to protect against cyberattacks on edge devices — this project addressed security for cloud, IoT, and edge-assisted ecosystems. The consortium's 25 deliverables include tools designed for the complex, interconnected environments where traditional security solutions fall short.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What would it cost to access these cybersecurity platforms?

The project data does not include pricing information. As a publicly funded Research and Innovation Action, the core platforms were developed with EU funding. Licensing terms and commercial pricing would need to be discussed directly with the consortium lead at Universität der Bundeswehr München.

Can these platforms handle enterprise-scale traffic and threat volumes?

The DDoS Clearing House Platform was designed for multi-provider coordination across 21 countries, suggesting it was built to handle significant traffic volumes. The consortium included 27 industry partners, indicating the tools were developed with real-world operational scale in mind. Specific throughput benchmarks are not available in the project data.

What is the IP and licensing situation?

CONCORDIA was funded as a Research and Innovation Action (RIA), where IP typically remains with the consortium partners who developed each component. With 62 partners involved, licensing arrangements may vary by specific tool. Contact the coordinator at Universität der Bundeswehr München for licensing details.

Has the DDoS Clearing House been tested in real network environments?

The DDoS Clearing House Platform and Threat Intelligence Platform are listed as demo deliverables, indicating they were demonstrated in operational or near-operational conditions. The 44% industry ratio in the consortium (27 industry partners) suggests testing involved real-world network environments. Specific pilot results are not detailed in the available data.

Is this compliant with EU cybersecurity regulations like NIS2?

CONCORDIA was designed to strengthen Europe's digital security capacity and sovereignty, aligning with the EU's cybersecurity policy direction. While NIS2 was finalized after the project started, the pan-European coordination approach directly supports the kind of cross-border incident response that NIS2 requires. Specific compliance certifications would need to be verified with the consortium.

How long would integration take for an existing security operations center?

Based on available project data, the platforms were built as standalone tools (DDoS Clearing House and Threat Intelligence Platform) rather than embedded modules. Integration timelines would depend on your existing infrastructure. The project ran for over 4 years with 25 deliverables, suggesting mature documentation and APIs are available.

Consortium

Who built it

CONCORDIA assembled one of the largest cybersecurity consortia in Europe with 62 partners spanning 21 countries. The mix is well-balanced for commercialization: 27 industry players (44%) bring market reality, while 24 universities and 8 research organizations supply deep technical expertise. The coordinator, Universität der Bundeswehr München, is Germany's military university with strong ties to defense and critical infrastructure sectors — a credible anchor for cybersecurity work. The relatively low SME count (5) suggests the tools were developed at enterprise scale rather than for small-business use cases. The geographic spread across 21 countries means the platforms were designed to work across regulatory and technical boundaries from day one.

UNIVERSITAET DER BUNDESWEHR MUENCHENCoordinator · DE
INSTITUT JOZEF STEFANparticipant · SI
UNIVERSITEIT TWENTEparticipant · NL
INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AGparticipant · DE
ATHINA-EREVNITIKO KENTRO KAINOTOMIAS STIS TECHNOLOGIES TIS PLIROFORIAS, TON EPIKOINONION KAI TIS GNOSISparticipant · EL
IDRYMA TECHNOLOGIAS KAI EREVNASparticipant · EL
SVEUCILISTE U ZAGREBU FAKULTET ELEKTROTEHNIKE I RACUNARSTVAparticipant · HR
BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEVparticipant · IL
RISE RESEARCH INSTITUTES OF SWEDEN ABparticipant · SE
HTEC GMBHparticipant · DE
AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE GMBHparticipant · DE
CONSTRUCTOR UNIVERSITY BREMEN GGMBHparticipant · DE
OSLOMET - STORBYUNIVERSITETETparticipant · NO
TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET BRAUNSCHWEIGparticipant · DE
AIRBUS PROTECT GMBHparticipant · DE
ATOS SPAIN SAparticipant · ES
TUV TRUST IT GMBH UNTERNEHMENSGRUPPE TUV AUSTRIAparticipant · DE
BAYERISCHE AKADEMIE DER WISSENSCHAFTENparticipant · DE
DFN-CERT SERVICES GMBHparticipant · DE
SURF BVparticipant · NL
ERICSSON ABparticipant · SE
UNIVERSITE DU LUXEMBOURGparticipant · LU
RUHR-UNIVERSITAET BOCHUMparticipant · DE
TELEFONICA INNOVACION DIGITAL SLparticipant · ES
EOTVOS LORAND TUDOMANYEGYETEMparticipant · HU
EFACEC ENERGIA - MAQUINAS E EQUIPAMENTOS ELECTRICOS SAparticipant · PT
UNIVERZA V MARIBORUparticipant · SI
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTERparticipant · UK
UNIVERSITETET I OSLOparticipant · NO
POLITECNICO DI TORINOparticipant · IT
UNIVERSITAT ZURICHparticipant · CH
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DELL'INSUBRIAparticipant · IT
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MILANOparticipant · IT
YPOURGEIO PSIFIAKIS DIAKYVERNISISparticipant · EL
TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT DARMSTADTparticipant · DE
EFACEC ELECTRIC MOBILITY, SAparticipant · PT
ATOS IT SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES IBERIA SLthirdparty · ES
TELECOM ITALIA SPA O TIM SPAparticipant · IT
SBA RESEARCH GEMEINNUTZIGE GMBHparticipant · AT
UNIVERSITAT PASSAUparticipant · DE
PANEPISTIMIO PATRONparticipant · EL
RUAG AGparticipant · CH
SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTparticipant · DE
28DIGITALparticipant · BE
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTparticipant · DE
ARTHUR'S LEGAL BVparticipant · NL
RUAG Schweiz AGparticipant · CH
TELENOR ASAparticipant · NO
UNIVERSITE DE LORRAINEparticipant · FR
BITDEFENDER SRLparticipant · RO
TECHNOLOGIKO PANEPISTIMIO KYPROUparticipant · CY
CAIXABANK SAparticipant · ES
Masarykova univerzitaparticipant · CZ
IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINEparticipant · UK
CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT SCPAparticipant · IT
INOVACIJSKI CENTAR NIKOLA TESLAparticipant · HR

How to reach the team

Universität der Bundeswehr München (Germany) — search for CONCORDIA project coordinator on the project website or university cybersecurity department page

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