European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) 2026

What is ECSM?

The European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) is the European Union’s annual campaign dedicated to promoting cybersecurity among EU citizens and organisations. Promoted by EU Member States as well public and private organisations across Europe, ENISA together with the European Commission, support this initiative to bring cybersecurity awareness across Europe.

Cybersecurity Awareness as part as the objective to bridge the skills gap

The Cybersecurity Month also intends to serve as an incentive to career development in cybersecurity.

As such the campaign is complementary to the other activities engaged at EU level to promote cybersecurity careers and to develop the workforce needed in the area.

Initiatives serving this purpose include both the European Cybersecurity Challenge (ECSC) and the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC). These yearly events allow young talents to compete and showcase their skills.

Cyber First Aid

Raising Cybersercurity Awareness also includes knowing who to ask for help and where to report an incident'. The 'Cyber First Aid' allows citizens to find that resource per country. Check it out: Cyber First Aid

Explore this Year's focus

Cybersecurity Month @ work: Employees' skills under the looking glass

Get Involved

This October, learn more about cybersecurity.

• Participate or organise a cybersecurity event 
• Join the campaign online: #CyberSecMonth, #ThinkB4UClick