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

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

Ms. 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

BDC Team Coordinator

Amb. Shota Gvineria

Lecturer, Baltic Defence College, Estonia

NVNA Team Coordinator

Ms. Stella Velinova

Chief Expert, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Bulgaria

Risk Sight Team Coordinator

Mr. Markus Ilmar Münzer

Strategic Cybersecurity Exercises Lead & Member of the Executive Board, Risk Sight, Estonia

InnovX Team Coordinator

Ms. Diana Dumitrescu

CEO, InnovX, Romania

CD Team Coordinator

Mr. Tamas Bakos

CTO, Cyber Dacians, Romania

Safetech Team Coordinator

Mr. Iulian Alecu

Safetech Innovations, 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

INFILI Team Coordinator

Mr. Ioannis Orthopoulos

INFILI, Greece

BEIA Team Coordinator

Mr. George Suciu

CEO, BEIA Consult International, Romania

CYSCOE Team Coordinator

Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence