CyberFort is a strategic initiative that aligns seamlessly with the European Union’s overarching goals, as delineated in the Digital Europe Programme and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), to fortify the cybersecurity resilience of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This initiative is crucial for cultivating a secure digital ecosystem, driving innovation, and reinforcing the EU’s Digital Single Market and industrial strategy, particularly as European SMEs face escalating cyber threats. CyberFort proposes a suite of tools and resources specifically designed to bolster SMEs’ cybersecurity capabilities and facilitate compliance with the CRA, thereby securing their vital role in the digital economy of Europe. The objectives of CyberFort are meticulously designed to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART), focusing on several key areas:

• Automated Compliance Tools Development: Aiming to simplify the process of CRA compliance for SMEs, making it more accessible and manageable.
• Streamlined Compliance Documentation: Enhancing the efficiency of compliance documentation processes through automation, thereby reducing the administrative burden on SMEs.
• Versatile Compliance Tools: Creating flexible tools that not only serve SMEs but are also adaptable to the needs of a broader range of stakeholders.
• Equitable Access to CRA Compliance Tools: Prioritizing the development and dissemination of free or open-source software solutions to ensure equitable access to cybersecurity resources for SMEs.
• Cybersecurity Competence Enhancement: Offering focused training to elevate the cybersecurity knowledge and practices among SMEs.
• Continuous Improvement of Compliance Tools: Ensuring the tools evolve in response to new cybersecurity challenges and feedback from users.
• Strategic Integration with European Frameworks: Fostering collaborations with key cybersecurity networks and initiatives across Europe to maximize impact.