The Future of European Cyber Defense

As pressure mounts on Europe to reduce its reliance on U.S. military power, one critical area requires more attention: cyber defense. Even the largest EU nations depend heavily on cooperation with the United States to counter cyber threats—a reliance that may soon face new challenges.

Recent reports suggest that the U.S. could scale back its cyber operations against Russian threat actors, raising urgent questions about Europe’s digital security and strategic autonomy. The unpredictability of the current U.S. administration underscores the need for a stronger, more independent European approach. With EU cyber diplomats already planning to discuss such a potential shift, now is the time to discuss Europe’s military cyber defense capabilities and assess priorities for further development.

Register for the event and join Sven Herpig for an online background discussion with Thaddeus Grugq (thegrugq), an internationally renowned cybersecurity researcher and practitioner specializing in offensive cyber campaigns. Together, they will explore:

🔹 Tactical lessons from Russian cyber warfare in Ukraine
🔹 Europe’s key dependencies on U.S. cyber operations
🔹 Strategic priorities for strengthening EU cyber defense