Εθνικό Κέντρο Συντονισμού Κυβερνοασφάλειας, National Coordination Centre, NCC-CY

What Εθνικό Κέντρο Συντονισμού Κυβερνοασφάλειας, National Coordination Centre, NCC-CY does

The National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity (NCC-CY) – Εθνικό Κέντρο Συντονισμού Κυβερνοασφάλειας – is the statutory national coordination body for cybersecurity in the Republic of Cyprus. It was designated on 21 December 2021 by the Council of Ministers under European Regulation (EU) 2021/887 and operates as a unit of the Digital Security Authority (DSA / Αρχή Ψηφιακής Ασφάλειας), co-located in Nicosia at Andrea Chalou 1, Engomi, with the Office of the Commissioner of Communications and Postal Regulation. The NCC-CY team comprises six named officers (Team Leader, Legal Affairs Officer, two Administrative Affairs Officers, Cybersecurity Analyst, Officer of Economic Affairs) operating under a Council chaired by the General Director of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy. The entity serves as Cyprus's sole official bridge to the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) and the pan-EU Network of National Coordination Centres.

NCC-CY delivers a portfolio of interconnected services built on EU-funded digital infrastructure: the LEO AI-powered digital assistant (24/7 text-based query handling on funding and cybersecurity topics), the GetSafeOnline phishing-detection platform (developed by the Office of the Commissioner of Communications), the OpenXeco-based Cybersecurity Community Portal, a Technical Help Desk (1447 hotline plus email), National Grants (co-financed 50/50 by the Republic of Cyprus and the EU Digital Europe Programme for SME cybersecurity and NIS2 compliance), European Grants Coordination for Horizon Europe and Digital Europe Programme calls, the Cyber Hygiene Framework for SMEs certification (eleven control points), and tailored educational resources for citizens, parents, teachers, students, the elderly, and SMEs. The Advisory Committee brings together 18+ Cypriot ministries, universities, industry chambers, research centres, and professional associations.

The business model is non-commercial and entirely publicly funded. Revenue derives from EU programmes — primarily the Digital Europe Programme under Grant Agreement No. 101101331 — with national co-financing from the Republic of Cyprus, channelled operationally through the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) as consortium financial manager. All NCC-CY services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries (Cypriot SMEs, public sector organisations, academia and research institutions, citizens). The entity has no venture capital or private equity exposure, is not publicly traded, and operates as a coordination and facilitation hub rather than a revenue-generating enterprise; the larger EU-wide ECCC call budgets cited in the input (€55M–€102.8M) are programme-level envelopes rather than direct Cyprus inflows.

Name

Εθνικό Κέντρο Συντονισμού Κυβερνοασφάλειας, National Coordination Centre, NCC-CY

Legal name

National Cybersecurity Coordination Center - NCCC

Website

https://ncc.cy

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre of Cyprus (NCC-CY), statutorily designated under EU Regulation 2021/887, provides coordination, EU funding facilitation, technical assistance, awareness campaigns, and SME cybersecurity certification to Cypriot SMEs, public sector bodies, academia, and citizens, funded by the Digital Europe Programme and the Republic of Cyprus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Cybersecurity Coordination

akta.pro primary industry

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) & NERC-CIP Compliance (HDADAJAC)

Keywords

• National cybersecurity coordination
• EU funding facilitation
• Cyber hygiene certification
• Cybersecurity community portal
• Phishing detection platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Nicosia

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Funding - Digital Europe Programme: NCC-CY receives EU co-financing through the Digital Europe Programme (Grant Agreement No. 101101331) for the development and operations of the NCC-CY. Funds are also channeled to SMEs through national co-funded grant schemes (50% Republic of Cyprus, 50% EU).
2. EU Funding - Horizon Europe Programme: NCC-CY facilitates and promotes participation in Horizon Europe cybersecurity calls managed by the ECCC. The NCC-CY does not directly receive these funds but acts as a coordination and technical assistance hub for Cypriot applicants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NCC-CY is the national coordination centre for cybersecurity in Cyprus, designated under EU Regulation 2021/887. It coordinates national cybersecurity efforts, facilitates Cypriot access to EU funding (Digital Europe Programme and Horizon Europe), provides technical assistance to SMEs, administers the Cyber Hygiene Framework certification, and raises cybersecurity awareness among citizens, public-sector bodies, academia, and the private sector. It operates supporting platforms including the LEO AI assistant, GetSafeOnline phishing detection tool, and the OpenXeco community portal.

Product overview

NCC-CY offers a portfolio of interconnected cybersecurity coordination services including LEO (AI digital assistant for 24/7 information support), GetSafeOnline (phishing detection platform), a Cybersecurity Community Portal, Technical Help Desk, National Grants for SMEs (including NIS2 and startup funding), European Grants Coordination (DEP/HEP), Cyber Hygiene Framework for SMEs certification, and Educational Material. These services work together to coordinate Cyprus's cybersecurity ecosystem, provide funding access, raise awareness, and support the national cybersecurity community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LEO Digital Assistant AI-powered digital assistant available 24/7 that provides immediate information on NCC-CY's role, actions, initiatives, cybersecurity topics, and EU/national funding opportunities for citizens, businesses, and organizations.
• GetSafeOnline Online platform that detects potential phishing websites and enables users to check whether a website is safe or may be a scam. Developed by the Office of the Commissioner of Communications – Digital Security Authority.
• Cybersecurity Community Portal OpenXeco-based online community platform bringing together private-sector, public-sector, industry, academic, and research stakeholders to combine knowledge, skills, expertise, and research in cybersecurity.
• Technical Help Desk Support service accessible via phone line 1447 and email ([email protected]) for applicants, grant beneficiaries, businesses, experts, and the wider community interested in cybersecurity projects funded by EU programmes (DEP, HEP) and national grant schemes.
• National Grants Funding schemes co-financed by the Republic of Cyprus and the EU Digital Europe Programme to support Cypriot SMEs in enhancing their cybersecurity posture, including grants for NIS2 compliance and startup support.
• European Grants Coordination Coordination and technical assistance for Cypriot participation in European funding programmes including the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) and Horizon Europe Programme (HEP) for cybersecurity projects.
• Cyber Hygiene Framework for SMEs Certification framework providing 11 control points enabling SMEs to achieve a baseline level of cybersecurity, protecting their infrastructure, data, information, functionality, and reliability.
• Educational Material Educational and awareness resources covering cybersecurity topics for various audiences including professionals, parents, teachers, students, the elderly (65+), and SMEs, including guides and cybersecurity career information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 142 participants from EU member states and associated countries attended the Cross-Border Horizon Europe 2026 Cybersecurity Matchmaking Event organized by NCC-CY.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF / ΙδΕΚ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 December 2021The Research and Innovation Foundation was designated as a member of the NCC-CY consortium on 21 December 2021. RIF serves as the financial manager for EU funding secured by NCC-CY through the ECCC's European programs, handling the allocation of funds to SMEs according to European Regulation 2021/887 provisions.
• Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation & Digital Policy (DMRID / ΥφΕΚΨΠ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 December 2021DMRID contributes as an associated partner to the N4CY project and its General Director chairs the NCC-CY Council. The Deputy Ministry plays a governance role in the NCC-CY structure, overseeing general policy direction.
• European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ECCC (headquartered in Bucharest) works with the Network of NCCs to create a strong European cybersecurity community, make strategic investment decisions, and pool resources from the EU, member states, and industry. NCC-CY operates as a member of this network and supports the ECCC in fulfilling its mission and objectives.
• NCC RomaniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with NCC-CY in organizing the Cross-Border Horizon Europe 2026 Cybersecurity Matchmaking Event, bringing together 142 participants from EU member states for partnership building on cybersecurity project proposals.
• NCC NetherlandsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Cross-Border Horizon Europe 2026 Cybersecurity Matchmaking Event alongside NCC-CY and other EU NCCs.
• NCC IrelandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Cross-Border Horizon Europe 2026 Cybersecurity Matchmaking Event alongside NCC-CY and other EU NCCs.
• NCC CroatiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Cross-Border Horizon Europe 2026 Cybersecurity Matchmaking Event alongside NCC-CY and other EU NCCs.
• NCC LithuaniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Cross-Border Horizon Europe 2026 Cybersecurity Matchmaking Event alongside NCC-CY and other EU NCCs.
• Cybersecurity Skills Coalition European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (CSC-EDIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSC-EDIC is a new European consortium supporting the EU Cybersecurity Skills Academy and the development of cybersecurity skills across the EU. Cyprus is a founding member alongside Greece, Austria, Croatia, and Slovenia. NCC-CY Head Polis Peratikos participated in the official launch ceremony in Brussels. Greece hosts the CSC-EDIC headquarters in Athens.
• ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCC-CY collaborates with ENISA by adopting its methodologies (e.g., AR-in-a-Box for awareness raising) and participates in ENISA-supported initiatives. ENISA may be invited to support the ECCC's Strategic Advisory Board activities.
• Digital Security Authority (DSA / Αρχή Ψηφιακής Ασφάλειας)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Digital Security Authority (DSA) is the parent public-sector entity that was designated as the NCC-CY by the Council of Ministers. DSA houses the NCC-CY operations, the Commissioner of Communications (Marios Pieris), and develops tools such as GetSafeOnline. The NCC-CY and DSA share staff and premises.
• National Advisory Committee MembersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCC-CY's Advisory Committee comprises experts from: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Order, Ministry of Defence, Cyprus Institute, CCCI (Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry), OEB, ETEK, Cyprus Certification Organisation, Cyprus Informatics Association, KIOS, CYENS, ISACA Cyprus Chapter, ISC2, CIIM, University of Cyprus, Open University of Cyprus, University of Nicosia, Neapolis University, and UCLAN University. These organizations provide advisory input on NCC-CY activities and strengthen the national cybersecurity ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity): EU-level agency for cybersecurity operating under the same regulatory architecture as the NCC network. ENISA and NCC-CY share mission overlap in awareness raising (e.g., AR-in-a-Box adoption) and EU-wide coordination, making it the most directly comparable institutional peer.
• ECCC (European Cybersecurity Competence Centre): Sister body created by the same Regulation (EU) 2021/887 as the NCC Network. ECCC pools EU, member-state and industry resources via the NCCs, making it the structural counterpart NCC-CY most frequently coordinates and reports to.
• NCSC Ireland (National Cyber Security Centre): Ireland's national cybersecurity authority, which hosts Ireland's NCC function. NCC-CY has co-organised the Cross-Border Horizon Europe 2026 Matchmaking event with Ireland, demonstrating direct functional parity on EU funding facilitation and community building.
• DNSC Romania (Directoratul Național de Securitate Cibernetică): Romania's national cybersecurity directorate, which hosts its NCC functions and was NCC-CY's lead co-organiser of the Cross-Border Horizon Europe 2026 Matchmaking (142 participants). Direct counterpart for ECCC grant administration and cross-border cooperation.
• NCSC Netherlands: National coordinator for the Netherlands, a co-organiser of the Horizon Europe 2026 Cross-Border event with NCC-CY. Mirrors NCC-CY's role in channelling Digital Europe and Horizon Europe funding, and in running a national cybersecurity community.

Broad incumbents

• ANSSI (Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information): France's national cybersecurity agency. Performs nationally what NCC-CY performs in Cyprus, but with substantially larger scope covering defensive operations, certification authority, and operator supervision, making it a broader incumbent peer.
• BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik): Germany's federal cybersecurity agency, an established incumbent operating both NCC coordination and broader technical/regulatory mandates (e.g., certification, ICT baselines). Comparable in mandate but materially larger in headcount and statutory breadth than NCC-CY.
• CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency): US federal agency coordinating critical infrastructure cybersecurity and stakeholder engagement. Similar national-coordinator role to NCC-CY but with much broader operational scope, federal authority, and budget scale.
• NCSC UK (National Cyber Security Centre): UK's national cybersecurity authority. Mission-aligned to NCC-CY on awareness, incident support and ecosystem coordination, but operating as a much larger, broader-scope incumbent outside the EU regulatory framework.

Others

• CERT-EU (Computer Emergency Response Team for EU institutions): CERT for EU institutions, agencies and bodies. Complementary to NCC-CY's coordination role rather than directly competitive; collaborates via the EU CSIRT network and overlaps on threat-intelligence dissemination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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