Automation of security penetration tests

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The 'Automation of Security Penetration Tests' program, under the European Defence Fund, aims to integrate successful civil R&D results into the defence sector. Its core objective is to develop user-friendly software for automating network security penetration tests, enhancing Europe's defence technological and industrial base, and improving cyber defence capabilities for EU Member States and Norway. The program fosters spin-in of civil innovations to address defence-specific cybersecurity challenges.

Who is Funded

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What is Funded

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Type and Scope of Funding

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Conditions and Requirements

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Application Procedure

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

59,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Norway

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Armed forces of the EU Member States and EDF associated countries (Norway)

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Feasibility Study, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Defence Fund (EDF), European Commission

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