The CAIOC project has officially started, aiming to develop AI-powered cyber intelligence solutions to enhance Europe’s digital resilience.

CAIOC (Cyber Artificial Intelligence Operational Capability) project officially began on January 1, 2025.

Co-financed by the European Commission under grant agreement No. 101190339 within the DIGITAL-ECCC-2024-DEPLOY-CYBER-06-ENABLINGTECH - Novel applications of AI and other Enabling Technologies for Security Operation Centres program, the project will run for 36 months with the goal of developing an innovative AI-driven cyber intelligence capability to strengthen cybersecurity resilience across Europe.

Led by Poste Italiane, the CAIOC project brings together key players in cybersecurity and digital innovation, including ABI Lab, Telsy, TS-WAY, Consorzio per il Sistema Informativo (CSI Piemonte), iConsulting, ResilTech, Ministry of Interior, and Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (UNL).

 This collaboration aims to tackle the growing challenge of an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. As organizations expand their digital infrastructures to include cloud environments, on-premises systems, IoT, AI, and even quantum computing, the attack surface continues to grow. This, combined with increased interactions with third parties, makes it essential to develop advanced Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) solutions capable of anticipating, detecting, and mitigating cyber risks.

CAIOC is set to improve cyber threat intelligence by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to analyze vast amounts of structured and unstructured data. The project follows an intelligence cycle that involves defining objectives, gathering and analyzing information through AI, and producing actionable insights to be shared with stakeholders. By developing AI modules that enhance cyber threat analysis, CAIOC will be able to assess geopolitical scenarios, detect attack trends, identify exploited vulnerabilities, and evaluate their impact on digital services. This approach will enable organizations to implement targeted mitigation strategies, reducing cyber risks by addressing the three critical parameters: threat, vulnerability, and impact.

Another key objective of CAIOC is to reinforce national cyber threat intelligence capabilities. By strengthening the capacity of national cybersecurity operations centers (SOCs) and facilitating the exchange of cyber threat intelligence feeds, the project will enhance collective defense efforts against cyber threats. In doing so, CAIOC will contribute not only to the technical security of digital infrastructures but also to broader societal benefits. Preventing cyberattacks means minimizing disruptions to essential digital services, preserving public trust in technology, and reinforcing confidence in the safety of online interactions.

Over the next three years, CAIOC will play a crucial role in enhancing Europe's cybersecurity landscape. By integrating artificial intelligence into threat intelligence operations, the project will help to build a safer and more resilient digital ecosystem, ensuring that businesses, governments, and individuals can operate securely in an increasingly interconnected world.

For more information visit: https://caioc.eu/