VOLOS 17-6-2026
The Volos Port Authority S.A. (VPA) successfully participated in the pan-European cybersecurity exercise "Cyber Europe 2026", which was organized on June 10-11, by the European Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), in cooperation with the National Cybersecurity Authorities of the European Union member states.
Cyber Europe 2026 is the largest cyber crisis simulation exercise in Europe, focusing on addressing complex cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and services. This year's event focused on the resilience of rail and maritime transport.
The exercise involved more than 5.000 cybersecurity experts and over 950 representatives of public and private organizations from 27 European Union member states, including national authorities, transport operators, critical infrastructure management organizations and strategic enterprises. Greek ports were also among the participants.
The Volos Port Authority participated under the coordination of the National Cybersecurity Authority, successfully dealing with simulated cyberattacks affecting critical port and transport infrastructures. The exercise scenarios included complex cyberattacks on interconnected transport networks, port information systems and navigation control systems.
For the Volos Port Authority, strengthening the cyber resilience of port facilities and digital infrastructure is a strategic priority, as Over the last three years, there has been a significant strengthening and modernization of the OLB's digital infrastructure. and participation in the pan-European exercise provided the opportunity for the exchange of know-how among the participants as well as for the enhancement of its operational readiness.
