Securing Norway’s Digital Future: Organizing a Coherent National Cybersecurity Research Ecosystem
1. Opening - NTNU Pro-Rector
2. Panel discussion: Stakeholder input (30 minutes) - Mnemonic, NC-Spectrum, Kongsberg, Cybersecurity cluster
The panel will discuss Norway’s current research landscape, the risks of fragmentation, and the growing importance of dual use cybersecurity technologies and whether a coordinated national model is essential to have. Sector specific gaps, duplication challenges, leveraging EU research funding opportunities, and implications of dual use research will be highlighted.
3. Panel discussion: How should a national center be structured and what challenges should it address? (30 minutes) – USN, NFR, NR, IFE
The panel will explore the functions, governance, and strategic value of a national research center. Challenges to address include capacity building, cross sector collaboration, ethical oversight for dual use technologies, achieving digital sovereignty, and alignment with national security priorities.
4. The way forward – NORCICS Director
A summary of key insights and a proposed roadmap for national coordination for building and supporting an ecosystem to secure Norway’s cybersecurity research future.
5. Closing
Hvordan er denne programposten koblet til teknologi?
The session addresses both advanced security technologies and their societal implications. The topic links technology development directly to the need for strategic organization and management.
