News & Insights
Institutional engagements, research highlights, and updates from the CCSIR ecosystem.
"DefCamp is our international airport": the road from Bucharest to Black Hat Asia, with Diana Petroșel
At CCSIR, we believe that advancing cybersecurity for the public good starts with investing in the people who will defend it.
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CCSIR at the core of regional dialogue on Critical Infrastructure Resilience
CCSIR was honored to contribute to the High-Level Cyber Resilience Regional Forum in Bucharest, organized by NCC-RO under the Digital for Development (D4D) framework.
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CCSIR President Invited to EU Parliament Roundtable on the 2028–2034 Long-Term Budget
Andrei Avădănei, founder of DefCamp and president of CCSIR, was invited by the European Parliament Bureau in Romania to participate in a high-level roundtable on the EU's next Multiannual Financial Framework, addressing cybersecurity investment, digital resilience, and Romania's strategic role.
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Team Romania Shines at Global Cybersecurity Camp 2026 in Vietnam
Romania's delegation delivered outstanding results at GCC 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, with Team Romania earning a 2nd place finish, a CREST voucher, and a Black Hat Asia voucher - reinforcing DefCamp's role as the first European member of the global cybersecurity talent alliance.
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DefCamp 2025: Stronger, Bolder, Unstoppable - A Look Back at Romania's Landmark Cybersecurity Event
The 15th edition of DefCamp set a new benchmark with 2,200+ attendees, 90+ speakers across 4 stages, hands-on hacking competitions, and high-impact conversations - cementing its position as the most representative cybersecurity conference in Romania and a strategic hub for Central & Eastern Europe.
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