About Us
Who We Are
The ECYBRIDGE team is a dynamic consortium of dedicated civilian and military professionals and experts from various fields, united by a common goal to advance cybersecurity across Europe.
Our team comprises thought leaders, government and industry experts, academic researchers, policymakers, and NGO professionals all committed to fostering collaboration and innovation in cybersecurity.
Driven by a spirit of unity and purpose, we believe that through collective effort and shared knowledge, we can overcome the most daunting cyber challenges. Our commitment to excellence and our passion for protecting our digital Europe inspire us to push the boundaries of what is possible in cybersecurity.
Together, we are pioneering solutions that enhance civil defence synergies, strengthen cybersecurity infrastructures, and safeguard digital landscapes. With a shared vision and unwavering dedication, the ECYBRIDGE team is driving forward the mission to create a more secure and resilient digital future for all.
Our Team
Consortium Director
Prof. Gabriel Raicu
Rector, Constanta Maritime University
Project Coordinator
Dr. Nicu Iancu
Vice-President, Maritime Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence
Cyber Policy Coordinator
Amb. Timo Koster
Strategy Director, Cyber Dacians
Outreach Coordinator
Dr. Vasile V. Draghici
Chief Security Officer, Maritime Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence
E-ARC Team Coordinator
Prof. Arpad Todor
Expert, Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre
ICI Team Coordinator
Dr. Carmen Elena Cirnu
Scientific Director, National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics, Romania
DNSC Team Coordinator
Dr. Valeria Popescu
Cyber Security Project Implementation Expert,
The National Cyber Security Directorate, Romania
UNAP Team Coordinator
Prof. Ion Roceanu
Doctoral School Board Director, National Defence University, Romania
ATM Team Coordinator
Prof. Ion Bica
Dean, Faculty of Information Systems and Cyber Security, Military Technical Academy, Romania
NVNA Team Coordinator
Ms. Stella Velinova
Chief Expert, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Bulgaria
InnovX Team Coordinator
Dr. Diana Dumitrescu
CEO, InnovX, Romania
BDC Team Coordinator
Amb. Shota Gvineria
Lecturer, Baltic Defence College, Estonia
Risk Sight Team Coordinator
Mr. Markus Ilmar Münzer
Strategic Cybersecurity Exercises Lead & Member of the Executive Board, Risk Sight, Estonia
Safetech Team Coordinator
Mr. Iulian Alecu
Strategic Business Developer,
Safetech Innovations, Romania
CD Team Coordinator
Mr. Tamas Bakos
CTO, Cyber Dacians, Romania
Bit Sentinel Team Coordinator
Mr. Andrei Avadanei
CEO, Bit Sentinel, Romania
RAISA Team Coordinator
Ms. Iolanda Vasile
Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising Coordinator, Romanian Association Information Security Assurance, Romania
BEIA Team Coordinator
Mr. George Suciu
CEO, BEIA Consult International, Romania
INFILI Team Coordinator
Mr. Ioannis Orthopoulos
Senior EU Innovation Manager/Business Development, INFILI, Greece
CYSCOE Team Coordinator
Mr. Alexandru Anghelus
Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence