CYLCOMED’s Journey Nears Completion with Final Meeting in Ljubljana

In the captivating city of Ljubljana, the CYLCOMED consortium convened for its 6th and final plenary meeting, marking a significant moment as the project enters its concluding phase. Hosted by partner XLAB, the two-day gathering brought together all core partners for a pivotal exchange of progress, reflections, and final steps toward the upcoming project review.

At the heart of the discussions was the project’s flagship innovation: a comprehensive cybersecurity toolbox designed to enhance the digital resilience of hospitals while prioritising patient safety and trust. Partners explored the integration of the toolbox’s components, diving into topics such as anomaly detection, mitigation strategies, and real-world insights into how patients and healthcare professionals interacted with the technologies during deployment.

A key highlight of the meeting was the update on Pilot 1 and Pilot 2, which have served as testbeds for CYLCOMED’s solutions in clinical settings. These pilots provided crucial feedback on functionality, interoperability, and usability, helping to fine-tune the toolbox ahead of broader adoption.

Attention then shifted to regulatory and policy developments, including an overview of CYLCOMED’s alignment with the EU’s evolving action plan on cybersecurity in hospitals and healthcare providers. These efforts underscore the project’s contribution to shaping practical, policy-relevant solutions for one of the EU’s most critical infrastructure sectors.

The second day of the plenary featured focused sessions on standardisation and exploitation, two areas seen as strategic for ensuring the project’s sustainability and post-project impact. Partners explored how CYLCOMED’s results could support future industry standards and how they can be leveraged across healthcare systems.

As CYLCOMED enters its final months, the plenary served not only as a review of progress but also as a launchpad for final deliverables and joint preparation for the project’s final review. The consortium left Ljubljana with a clear roadmap, strengthened collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering impactful, trustworthy cybersecurity tools tailored to Europe’s digital health landscape.