On 25 February 2026, the Commissioner of Communications, Mr. George Michaelides , hosted at the ICT Academy the Director General of the Israel National Cyber Directorate – מערך הסייבר הלאומי , Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yossi Karadi , and the Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority of Greece | Εθνική Αρχή Κυβερνοασφάλειας (ΕΑΚ) , Michail Bletsas , officially initiating the launch process of the Maritime Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (MarCCE).
The Center marks a strategic milestone in strengthening national and regional cyber resilience within the maritime sector, across the three countries and the broader Eastern Mediterranean region.
This trilateral initiative implements the shared vision established by President @
Nikos Christodoulides , Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, during the Jerusalem Summit in December 2025. MarCCE will operate under the auspices of the Cyprus Digital Security Authority, in close coordination with the Israel National Cyber Directorate and the Greek National Cybersecurity Authority, with the ambition to become a leading force in maritime cyber resilience in the Eastern Mediterranean.
MarCCE will be structured around four strategic pillars:
▪️Threat Intelligence & Operations Center – Continuous monitoring and real-time information sharing on maritime-specific cyber threats and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).
▪️Capacity Building & Training – Specialized training programs and advanced Cyber Range exercises simulating complex attacks against critical maritime infrastructure, ports and vessels.
▪️Policy & Regulation – Development of international standards, best practices and guidelines, alongside harmonization of security protocols and compliance frameworks among member states.
▪️Innovation & Research – Connecting Deep-Tech startups with maritime industry leaders to accelerate breakthrough technological solutions.
The Center is expected to serve as a strong growth engine for the technological ecosystems of the three nations, fostering collaboration among academia, industry and government in research and development. It will also make cutting-edge cyber defense solutions accessible to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises operating in the maritime domain.
In doing so, MarCCE will not only safeguard critical assets but also position the Mediterranean as a global hub for maritime technology innovation.
MarCCE is scheduled to commence operations within the coming year as part of a multi-year strategic roadmap to expand cyber services in the maritime domain. In the future, the Center will be open to additional
regional partners and stakeholders.
