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CS-AWARE-NEXT · Project

Collaborative Cybersecurity Management System for Organizations and Regional Supply Networks

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Imagine a neighborhood watch program, but for computer hackers. Instead of every business fighting alone, they share warnings and tools to stop attacks together. It uses smart AI to spot threats early and helps companies get back on their feet quickly if they do get hit.

By the numbers
23
consortium partners
12
industry partners
52%
industry ratio
The business problem

What needed solving

Organizations and regional supply networks struggle to keep up with rapidly changing cyber threats and strict EU regulations. They often lack the tools to share threat intelligence and recover quickly from attacks in a coordinated way.

The solution

What was built

A cybersecurity management solution delivered as a docker-integrated demonstrator. It includes AI for threat intelligence, self-healing capabilities, and tools for benchmarking security status.

Audience

Who needs this

Critical infrastructure operatorsRegional supply chain managersCompliance officers for NIS directiveManaged Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Logistics
mid-size
Target: Regional shipping and warehouse provider

If you are a logistics provider dealing with fragmented security across your supply chain — this project developed a collaborative management solution that improves shared situational awareness. This ensures that a threat to one partner is flagged for all, reducing the risk of total network shutdown.

Energy
enterprise
Target: Local utility grid operator

If you are a utility operator dealing with strict NIS directive compliance — this project developed an AI-based threat intelligence tool that correlates data from social media and technical feeds. This allows for faster incident response and better disaster recovery for critical infrastructure.

Manufacturing
SME
Target: Specialized component manufacturer

If you are a manufacturer dealing with unpredictable cyber-attacks on production lines — this project developed system self-healing and business continuity tools. This minimizes downtime by automating the recovery process after a security breach.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for this solution?

Based on available project data, no specific commercial pricing or cost models are provided; the project was funded by a EUR 4,993,274 EU contribution.

Can this be deployed at an industrial scale?

Yes, the project focuses on local and regional supply networks and includes 12 industry partners to ensure the solution works in real-world organizational settings.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not listed, though it is managed by a consortium led by Oulun Yliopisto.

How does this help with legal requirements?

The system is specifically designed to help organizations comply with European legislation, such as the network and information security (NIS) directive.

How is the solution integrated into existing IT?

The solution is delivered as a demonstrator based on a docker integration model, allowing for flexible deployment across different environments.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with a 52% industry ratio comprising 12 companies, including 7 SMEs. This balance, combined with 3 universities and 7 other organizations across 8 countries, suggests the technology has been vetted for practical business use rather than remaining a theoretical academic exercise.

How to reach the team

Contact Oulun Yliopisto regarding the CS-AWARE-NEXT docker integration model.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find out how to integrate these AI-driven cybersecurity tools into your supply chain.