The DETANGLE cybersecurity project has kickstarted in Athens, aiming to help critical EU sectors navigate complex cybersecurity regulations. The initiative aims to strengthen the effective implementation of the NIS2 Directive and its cybersecurity regulations across critical sectors in the European Union, such as energy, healthcare, transport, and digital infrastructure. It will also examine compliance with two other key EU regulations: the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the Cybersecurity Act (CSA). The initiative, coordinated by ITML, has a total budget of nearly €7m, co-funded by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC). Why is it so important to follow EU cybersecurity regulations? In the interconnected landscape of the 2020s, the European Union’s move toward strict cybersecurity regulations is no longer a matter of choice but a strategic necessity for the following reasons: Protecting critical sovereignty By enforcing these regulations, the EU secures its technological sovereignty. As cyber threats don’t respect borders, a vulnerability in one Member State’s power grid or hospital system can ripple across the entire Union. Standardising security ensures there is no “weakest link” that …