Eyvör NCC-IS, the Icelandic National Competence Centre for Cybersecurity, is part of the European cybersecurity network under the ECCC (European Cybersecurity Competence Centre). The centre is a collaborative project between the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Electronic Communications Office of Iceland (ECOI), Rannís, the University of Iceland, and Reykjavík University. Its purpose is to strengthen competence, research, and innovation in the field of cybersecurity.
These partners have received direct funding from the European Union to strengthen the universities’ capabilities in cybersecurity, build knowledge and awareness in Icelandic society, promote dialogue between government and industry, and enhance Nordic cooperation in this field.
The goal of Eyvör NCC-IS is therefore to support research, education, and training in cybersecurity, while also making it easier for Icelandic entities to access international opportunities. Among its projects is the management of cybersecurity grants awarded to initiatives that enhance competence and capability in the field.
The Electronic Communications Office of Iceland (ECOI) currently leads Eyvör NCC-IS and is responsible for coordinating efforts and promoting a strong cybersecurity culture in Iceland. The centre has already begun awarding grants to projects that strengthen cybersecurity.
Board of Eyvör NCC-IS
A new board has been appointed for a two-year term as follows:
- Hrafnkell V. Gíslason, Director General of the Electronic Communications Office of Iceland (Chair)
- Aðalsteinn Þorsteinsson, Director at the Ministry of Infrastructure
- Bryndís Björk Ásgeirsdóttir, Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Reykjavík University
- Sigurður Magnús Garðarsson, Dean of the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Iceland
- Sigurður Óli Sigurðsson, Director of the Department of Research and Innovation at Rannís
Steering Committee
A group composed of representatives from all partner organizations.
The committee meets once a month to discuss projects in progress within Eyvör NCC-IS. Meeting minutes are recorded and approved by attendees. The status of projects and funding applications are reviewed at these meetings.
Advisory Group
A group within the Icelandic cybersecurity community that provides advice to Eyvör NCC-IS on needs, strategies, and developments in cybersecurity. The group may invite foreign experts for consultation.
The Electronic Communications Office of Iceland looks forward to continuing the development of Eyvör NCC-IS and strengthening cybersecurity awareness, capability, and innovation in Icelandic society.