TRUST aWARE · Project

Cybersecurity Tools That Help Companies Detect Attacks and Prove Privacy Compliance

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Imagine every app on your phone or every online service you use is like a house — but most of them have unlocked windows you don't even know about. TRUST aWARE built a set of security tools that work like a smart alarm system: they detect break-in attempts in real time, lock down your devices, and show you a clear dashboard of what's happening with your data. On top of that, they created an audit service so companies can prove their software actually follows privacy rules — like a building inspection certificate, but for digital products.

By the numbers

consortium partners

countries represented

working demo deliverables

total project deliverables

SMEs in the consortium

31%

industry partner ratio

The business problem

What needed solving

Companies using or building digital services face a growing wave of cyberattacks and ever-tighter privacy regulations like GDPR, but most lack the tools to detect threats in real time or prove their software is compliant. Security teams are overwhelmed, compliance audits are manual and slow, and software developers ship products without built-in privacy protections — leaving businesses exposed to both breaches and regulatory fines.

The solution

What was built

The project delivered a dynamic attack detection tool, endpoint protection software, a cybersecurity and privacy dashboard with actionable compliance recommendations, and a Digital Security & Privacy Assessment API for third-party integration. All tools went through two full development cycles (v1 and v2) across 45 deliverables over 3 years.

Audience

Who needs this

CISOs and security teams at financial institutions needing real-time threat detectionSaaS vendors seeking EU privacy and security certification for their productsHospital IT departments protecting patient data under strict regulationsData Protection Officers managing GDPR compliance across digital servicesSoftware development firms building security-by-design into their CI/CD pipeline

Business applications

Who can put this to work

Financial Services

enterprise

Target: Banks and fintech companies handling sensitive customer data

If you are a bank or fintech company dealing with rising cyberattack volumes and tightening GDPR enforcement — this project developed a dynamic attack detection tool and a cybersecurity dashboard that spots threats in real time and shows your compliance status. The endpoint protection tools lock down customer-facing applications, while the Digital Security & Privacy Assessment API lets you audit your software against regulations automatically.

Software Development

any

Target: SaaS providers and software vendors needing security certification

If you are a software vendor struggling to prove your product meets EU privacy and security regulations — this project built a Digital Security & Privacy Assessment Service available as an API that checks your software against compliance standards. The project delivered 7 working demo tools across 45 deliverables, including certification methods that help you ship secure-by-design products and win customer trust faster.

Healthcare IT

mid-size

Target: Health-tech companies and hospital IT departments managing patient data

If you are a health-tech provider worried about data breaches exposing patient records — this project created endpoint protection tools and a privacy dashboard that monitors your digital services for threats and policy violations. The attack detection system was tested in relevant use cases and delivered in two iterations, giving IT teams real-time visibility into security incidents across connected medical systems.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What would it cost to implement these cybersecurity tools?

Pricing details are not available in the project data. The coordinator is TREE TECHNOLOGY SA, a Spanish SME — typical for EU-funded tools, licensing models range from open-source components to commercial SaaS. Contact the coordinator for specific pricing.

Can these tools scale to enterprise-level operations?

The project was designed as an Innovation Action with 13 partners across 8 countries, including 4 industry partners. The Digital S&P Assessment Service was built as an API specifically for integration by third parties, suggesting it was architected for scalable deployment. Both the attack detection and endpoint protection tools went through two development cycles (v1 and v2).

What is the IP situation — can I license these tools?

The project consortium includes 5 SMEs and 4 industry partners who co-developed the tools. IP ownership typically follows EU grant agreements where each partner owns what they created. Contact TREE TECHNOLOGY SA as coordinator to discuss licensing for specific components like the dashboard or the API service.

Does this help with GDPR and EU cybersecurity regulation compliance?

Yes — a core goal was helping companies audit that digital products are transparent, secure, and compliant with regulation. The Cybersecurity and Privacy Dashboard specifically generates suggested compliance actions, and the assessment service checks software against security and privacy standards.

How mature are these tools — are they ready to deploy?

The project delivered working prototypes through two full iterations (v1 at month 18, v2 at month 30) with 7 demo deliverables and 45 total deliverables over 3 years. As an Innovation Action, the tools were demonstrated in selected relevant use cases, placing them beyond lab-stage research.

Can these tools integrate with our existing security infrastructure?

The Digital S&P Assessment Service was explicitly built as an API for usage by other tools and third parties. This API-first design means it can plug into existing security operations centers, CI/CD pipelines, or compliance monitoring systems. The endpoint protection tools also come with documentation for utilization.

Consortium

Who built it

The TRUST aWARE consortium brings together 13 partners from 8 countries, led by Spanish SME TREE TECHNOLOGY SA. With 4 industry players and 5 SMEs making up 31% industry participation, the project had strong commercial grounding alongside 5 research organizations and 1 university. The geographic spread across Switzerland, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Romania, and the UK signals tools built for pan-European regulatory environments. For a business buyer, this means the technology was shaped by real industry needs — not just academic curiosity — and tested across multiple national contexts.

TREE TECHNOLOGY SACoordinator · ES
E-SENIORS: INITIATION DES SENIORS AUX NTIC ASSOCIATIONparticipant · FR
TRILATERAL RESEARCH LIMITEDparticipant · IE
FONDAZIONE MONDO DIGITALEparticipant · IT
FUNDACION IMDEA NETWORKSparticipant · ES
FUNDACION CIBERVOLUNTARIOSparticipant · ES
ABI LAB-CENTRO DI RICERCA E INNOVAZIONE PER LA BANCAparticipant · IT
TRILATERAL RESEARCH LTDthirdparty · UK
ASOCIATIA INFOCONSparticipant · RO
WITHSECURE OYJparticipant · FI
IOT LAB ASSOCIATIONparticipant · CH
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRSparticipant · FR
UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III DE MADRIDparticipant · ES

How to reach the team

TREE TECHNOLOGY SA is a Spanish SME that coordinated the project — reach out via their company website or the CORDIS contact form for licensing and partnership inquiries.

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Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

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