European Cybersecurity Month 2026: The Human Factor in Focus
Today, the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg is hosting the official kick-off event for European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) 2026 – the annual European initiative aimed at raising cybersecurity awareness.This year’s kick-off event is held under the theme “The Human Compass: navigating the future through cyber awareness” and focuses on geopolitical threats and the human factor in cybersecurity.
The programme covers topics related to:
- strategic and emerging cyber threats;
- operational responses to cyber threats and incidents;
- the human factor in cybersecurity;
- cybersecurity awareness programmes;
- the role of artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and cloud technologies in the context of current risks.
European Cybersecurity Month takes place every October and brings together initiatives by European institutions, EU Member States and various organizations aimed at promoting better cyber hygiene, awareness and protection in the digital environment.
The focus on the human factor highlights that effective information security does not depend solely on technical safeguards. Awareness, clear rules, timely reporting and the ability to recognize risky situations are essential elements of information security management.
The event will be streamed live on Curia Web TV with no registration required, and the recording will remain available after the event.
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