SciTransfer
CONNECTOR · Project

Interoperable Data Sharing and Risk Assessment System for EU Border and Customs Authorities

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Imagine if the police, customs officers, and coast guards all used different languages and notebooks to track suspicious activity. This project builds a digital bridge so they can all share the same 'risk list' in real-time. It's like creating a universal translator for security data to stop criminals while letting honest travelers move faster.

By the numbers
17
partners
9
countries involved
3
long lasting trials
The business problem

What needed solving

Customs and Border authorities use different IT systems and risk assessment methods, leading to poor coordination and security gaps at EU external borders.

The solution

What was built

The CE-CISE system, an interoperable technical environment for sharing risk indicators and information between Customs, Border, and Coast Guard authorities.

Audience

Who needs this

National Customs AdministrationsBorder Guard AgenciesGovTech Security Software DevelopersEU Border Management Agencies (e.g., FRONTEX)
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Border Security Software
mid-size
Target: GovTech software provider

If you are a GovTech software provider dealing with fragmented security data across different agencies — this project developed the CE-CISE system that allows Customs and Border authorities to share risk indicators. This enables the creation of unified dashboards for national security agencies.

Logistics and Supply Chain
enterprise
Target: International freight forwarding enterprise

If you are a freight forwarding enterprise dealing with unpredictable customs delays due to inconsistent risk checks — this project developed a shared risk assessment approach. This helps standardize how goods are screened across 9 different countries, potentially smoothing the flow of legal trade.

Cybersecurity
SME
Target: Interoperability middleware SME

If you are an interoperability middleware SME dealing with the challenge of connecting legacy government IT systems — this project developed an interoperable technical environment for e-CISE. This provides a blueprint for secure, cross-border data exchange between high-security entities.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of implementing this system?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or implementation costs are provided.

Is this system ready for industrial scale deployment?

The system was designed for validation in real operational environments through three long-lasting trials, suggesting it is moving toward industrial scale for EU authorities.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not mentioned.

How does this integrate with existing EU systems?

It integrates by extending the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE) and Enhanced CISE (e-CISE) specifically for Customs authorities.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period is from 2023-10-01 to 2025-09-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward practical application, with 35% industry participation (6 companies) and 4 SMEs. With 17 partners across 9 countries, the project has a strong geographic footprint in Europe, balancing 7 'other' organizations (likely government agencies) with 3 research entities and 1 university to ensure the tool meets actual operational needs.

How to reach the team

Contact SATWAYS-OLOKLIROMENES LYSEIS ASFALEIAS KAI AMYNAS (IEPYA) in Greece

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore how to integrate CE-CISE risk indicators into your security software.