EGIDA

The ÉGIDA project (Network of excellence in security and privacy technologies) is the first and only national network of security and privacy technologies composed of centers of technological excellence. The network will address research on these technologies from four areas, but with a common objective: the protection of information privacy. The centers forming the ÉGIDA consortium will work on four technical objectives focused on applied cryptography technologies, digital identity and privacy, security in distributed systems, and the development of secure information systems.

Another key goal of ÉGIDA is the generation of qualified employment in R&D&I. Over the three years of the network’s duration, 80 engineers and researchers will work to align strategies and actions in research and development, attract and retain talent. A joint effort by four centers of technological excellence to be at the forefront of international cybersecurity. In this regard, ÉGIDA will facilitate the definition of long-term career paths, contribute to the specialization of researchers, and promote international exchange among technology professionals. The initiative will foster the recruitment and retention of highly qualified national and international talent.