About CCDCOEAs the NATO-accredited cyber defence hub we support our member nations and NATO with cyber defence expertise. CCDCOE embodies and fosters cooperation of like-minded nationsWe are proud to offer a unique interdisciplinary approach to the most relevant issues in cyber defence with our research, trainings and exercises.Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of ExcellenceCCDCOE_5542f720-5593-11e8-8e2f-d6e465f45d45The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence is a multinational and interdisciplinary cyber defence hub. We do research, training and exercises in four core areas: technology, strategy, operations and law.CCDCOE Steering CommiteeThe Steering Committee is the main body for guidance, oversight and decisions on all matters concerning administration, policies and operation of CCDCOE. It approves and oversees the implementation of the budget, development plan and Programme of Work, activities for each calendar year, of the cyber defence hub. The Steering Committee consists of one voting representative from each of the Sponsoring Nations, the membership status available to NATO Allies. Like-minded non-NATO nations can take part in the work of CCDCOE, including the Steering Committee as Contributing Participants. The Chairman of the Steering Committee is from the host nation, Estonia. Steering Committee meets twice a year.Col Jaak TarienDirectorLtCol Franz LantenhammerDeputy Director, Chief of StaffAari LemmikHead of International RelationsElsa NeemeLegal AdvisorKatrin MustasaarLegal AdvisorRaimo PetersonTechnology Branch ChiefLtCol Pedro Cortés RuizOperations Branch ChiefCdr Michael WidmannStrategy Branch ChiefKadri KaskaLaw Branch ChiefLtCol Joël GourioEducation & Training Branch ChiefPiret JuhansooHead of Support BranchKarola MändHead of CommunicationsPilleriin LillemetsDepartment Head Project Lead for Cyberspace Operations DisciplineLtCol Tamás NagyEducation Team LeaderCarry KangurHead of Cyber ExercisesSen. Capt Erwin OryeStrategy ResearcherLtCol Vincent BanseStrategy ResearcherSandra Bardon MoralTechnology ResearcherCapt Tomislav ŽarinčićStaff officer (Training Coordinator and e-Learning)Keiko KonoLaw ResearcherLiina LumisteLaw ResearcherEveliis NagelSenior Administrative SpecialistMauno PihelgasTechnology ResearcherLtCol José TeixeiraOperations Branch ResearcherSilver SaksTechnology ResearcherDan UngureanuTechnology ResearcherMaj Gábor ViskyTechnology ResearcherAnn VäljatagaLaw ResearcherCCDCOE AmbassadorsAmbassador is an honorary title awarded to a former staff member of the CCDCOE who continues an affiliation with the Centre and contributes to building new partnerships.Bernhards BlumbergsLtCol Christian CzosseckKenneth GeersAare ReintamMaj Markus MaybaumRain OttisLiis VihulCCDCOE Senior FellowsSenior Fellow is an honorary title awarded to a highly distinguished senior expert, who has a developed a special relationship with the CCDCOE and is committed to supporting its activities on a continuing basis.Jean-François AgneessensWolff Heintschel von HeineggMichael N. SchmittSean WattsCCDCOE ExpertsThe heart of the Centre is a diverse group of experts from 25 nations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. We bring together researchers, analysts and educators from the military, government, academia and industryAustriaBelgiumCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyLatviaLithuaniaNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenTurkeyUnited KingdomUnited StatesTo foster cooperation of like-minded nations. We bring together NATO Allies and partners beyond the Alliance._71b77dce-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea00To support our member nations and NATO with unique interdisciplinary expertise in the field of cyber defence research, training and exercises covering the focus areas of technology, strategy and law._71b8ec0e-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea00CooperationOur success is built on mutually beneficial collaboration with various partners. Let us know if you are interested in cooperation with usTechnology_71b8ecfe-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea001LibraryMake available publications by experts and researchers._71b8edee-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea001.1Cyber Defence Library -- Database of publications authored or co-authored by CCDCOE researchers and experts, visiting researchers and other partnersOperations_71b8eeca-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea002Trends & DevelopmentsMake available cyber security documents on recent trends and developments_71b8ef88-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea002.1INCYDER -- This interactive database features the most relevant cyber security documents from major international organisations and articles by CCDCOE researchers on recent trends and developments within these organisationsTrainingOffer training courses based on our latest research and cyber defence exercises._71b8f046-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea002.2Training -- We promote lifelong learning in cyber security and offer training courses based on our latest research and cyber defence exercisesExercisesOrganise and contribute to cyber defence exercises._71b8f0fa-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea002.3Exercises -- CCDCOE organises and contributes to cyber defence exercises targeting technical experts, military staff and decision-makers in member nations and within NATOConferenceAddress issues concerning the cyber defence community._71b8f1b8-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea002.4CyCon -- The annual International Conference on Cyber Conflict addresses the most relevant issues concerning the cyber defence community. In 11 years of its existence, CyCon has become a community-building event for cyber security professionals, adhering to the highest standards of academic research.Strategy_71b8f280-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea003OrganisationsProvide an overview of national cyber security organisation in NATO._71b8f33e-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea003.1Strategy and Governance -- A comprehensive overview of national cyber security organisation in NATO nations together with a selection of national cyber security policy and legal documents adopted by NATO Allies and also like-minded partners beyond the AlliancePolicy & Legal DocumentsMake available national cyber security policy and legal documents adopted by NATO Allies and like-minded partners._71b8f4a6-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea003.2Law_71b8f582-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea004Tallinn ManualProvide guidance how International Law applies to cyber operations._71b8f64a-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea004.1Policy AdvisorsLegal Experts Tallinn Manual 2.0 -- The most comprehensive guide for policy advisors and legal experts on how existing International Law applies to cyber operationsCyber Law ToolkitHost a web-based resource on matters at the intersection of international law and cyber operations._71b8f9b0-87da-11ea-a785-7bd41083ea004.2Legal ProfessionalsInternational Cyber Law Interactive Toolkit -- The Cyber Law Toolkit is a dynamic interactive web-based resource for legal professionals who work with matters at the intersection of international law and cyber operations.2020-04-26https://ccdcoe.org/about-us/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net