Italia-Croatia

31/07/2025

The CRESPORT project continues with commitment as it enters its operational phase with the launch of joint pilot actions: real-life testing grounds for co-designed technological solutions aimed at improving cyber resilience and the security of port infrastructures.

These activities focus on hardware and software systems, cloud services, and ship-port data sharing frameworks, with the goal of field-testing the effectiveness of countermeasures developed based on the findings of the WP1.

Two joint actions are planned:

First joint pilot action: testing countermeasures for cyber resilience
Through the first joint pilot action, project partner ports are carrying out a series of tests on specific methodologies and techniques aimed at strengthening the security of digital infrastructures. The countermeasures will be implemented in various operational contexts in order to assess their applicability and effectiveness.

Second joint pilot action: coordinated cyberattack simulation
In parallel, all partners will take part in a second joint pilot action involving the simulation of cyberattacks or disaster scenarios. The aim is to evaluate the readiness of operational responses and the resilience of infrastructures under critical conditions. Each participating port will develop a simulated attack plan, designed collaboratively at transnational level.

Communication and dissemination activities are also continuing, along with a constant dialogue with port operators: an essential element in ensuring that implemented solutions align closely with real operational needs. Targeted meetings allow partners to gather valuable input and identify the most appropriate and effective implementations.

Through these concrete actions, CRESPORT continues to strengthen its role in promoting a collaborative approach as the most effective defence concerning cybersecurity, striving for enhanced digital security as a shared responsibility among institutions, operators, and port communities.