NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence

Abstract

The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCD COE), a NATO-accredited knowledge hub in Tallinn, Estonia, is described. CCD COE offers a unique interdisciplinary approach to the most relevant issues in cyber defence. We conduct research, trainings and exercises in four core areas: technology, strategy, operations and law. The heart of the Centre is a diverse group of international experts from military, government, academia and industry, representing currently 21 member nations. Almost half as many nations are aspiring to become member in the years to come. NATO CCD COE's mission is to support its member nations and NATO in the fields of cyber defence research, training and exercises. The Centre provides cyber defence expertise in the fields of technology, strategy, operations and law, often in an interdisciplinary manner. NATO CCD COE embodies and fosters the cooperation of like-minded nations in cyber defence. Our member nations are allies in NATO and like-minded partners beyond the Alliance.