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IQ Defence

Humans as Intelligent Shield Against Cyber Threats

To strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity posture by empowering people, institutions, and organisations to become an intelligent shield against cyber threats.
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Why IQ Defence Matters

IQ Defence positions human expertise as the decisive layer of defence within Europe's digital ecosystem.

Cybersecurity regulation without operational understanding creates formal compliance but not resilience.

Training without harmonised standards creates fragmentation.

Awareness without measurable outcomes creates noise.

What IQ Defence Delivers

Multilingual Cybersecurity Training (All EU Languages)

Six specialised multilingual online training programmes (four focused on NIS2 and two focused on the Cyber Resilience Act), supported by an integrated e-learning and assessment platform with structured pre-assessment and final evaluation mechanisms.

ECSF-Aligned Micro-Credentials and CyberSecurity Careers

Development of 12+ occupational and qualification standards aligned with the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF), integrated into national qualification frameworks and the Skills Map (Mapa vještina), enabling transparent and transferable cybersecurity competencies across Member States. Video campaign across EU promoting careers in CyberSecurity aligned with ECSF roles.

Awareness Campaigns on Major Cyber Threats

A structured video campaign and educational materials addressing major risks from Cyber space for general public including ransomware, phishing, identity theft, social engineering, and supply chain risks.

Policy Coordination and Cross-Border Dialogue

Regular online coordination meetings, alignment worshops and seminars for the exchange of best practicies and experiences on NIS2 and CRA transposition dedicated for policy professionals from EU Member States, and an annual Cybersecurity Conference Series to facilitate harmonised implementation of NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act across EU Member States.

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