NERO Cybersecurity Training Series Post-Event Report

Reading about a cyber threat is one thing—responding to it in real time is a completely different skillset. This document provides the post-event report for the NERO Hands-On Cybersecurity Training Series, held from 26 November 2025 to 19 January 2026, which provided small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe with a practical and engaging approach to strengthening their cybersecurity defences. The series consisted of three interactive online webinars, each featuring three expert-led modules that combined insights, hands-on exercises, and open discussions, enabling participants to apply the skills they learned within their organisations. Aligned with the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF), the training series focuses on developing a shared understanding of cybersecurity roles and competencies and fostering collaboration within Europe’s cybersecurity skills ecosystem. The series combines expert knowledge, real-world exercises, and interactive learning to explore cybersecurity concepts and practices, providing SMEs across Europe with opportunities to engage with strategies for strengthening resilience against evolving cyber threats. Visit the event webpages to watch the recording and download the presentations to revisit the key insights shared during the webinar. Training session 1 | 26 Nov 2025: Building Cybersecurity Awareness and Defence Foundations for SMEs Training session 2 | 3 Dec 2025: Advanced Threat Detection and Privacy Protection for SMEs Training session 3 | 19 Jan 2026: Immersive and Gamified Cybersecurity Practices for SMEs