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Strengthening EU resilience: hybrid threats and critical entities

ERNCIP

ERNCIP - European Reference Network for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Since 2011, the JRC established the European Reference Network for Critical Infrastructure Protection (ERNCIP), engaging over 900 experts to strengthen Europe's infrastructure via collaboration, standardization, and security measures.

Working in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, the network aimed to improve the availability of security solutions through common European testing standards, harmonisation of test methodologies and common user guidelines on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) and technological-related domains mainly.

Several technical recommendations and scientific papers have been developed by the ERNCIP community, focusing on security-related aspects, emphasising the role of expert networks in enhancing critical infrastructure protection and resilience.

You can access the description of the challenges, work areas and deliverables of each of the 12 ERNCIP thematic group by clicking on the corresponding links below.

Thematic Groups

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TG Avsec

Aviation Security Detection Equipment

Coordinator: JRC, Geel

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TG Demon

Explosives Detection Equipment (non-Aviation)

Coordinator: CEA, France

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TG IACSSG

Industrial Automated Control Systems and Smart Grids

Coordinator: TNO, Netherlands

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TG Video

Video Surveillance for Security of Critical Infrastructure

Coordinator: CAST, United Kingdom