As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, Europe’s tech ecosystem faces an urgent challenge—how to stay ahead of the risks while enabling innovation. Events like the InCyber Forum Europe 2025, hosted by the European Champions Alliance (ECA) in Lille, bring together cybersecurity leaders, policymakers, and investors to drive solutions. But discussions alone won’t secure Europe’s digital landscape. The real question is: How do we ensure professionals have the right expertise to counter evolving cyber threats?
At Kryterion, we believe that cybersecurity isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. The best firewalls and AI-driven security systems are only as strong as the people managing them. That’s why professional certification in cybersecurity is more critical than ever.
The Growing Cybersecurity Challenge in Europe
Cybersecurity is no longer an isolated IT concern—it’s a business imperative. With cyber-attacks costing the global economy an estimated $9.5 trillion annually (esentire, 2024), companies must safeguard their digital assets while navigating complex regulatory landscapes like GDPR and the upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act. The InCyber Forum highlights the urgency of these issues, particularly for startups and scale-ups that often lack the resources to maintain enterprise-grade security teams.
However, many organisations still face a talent gap in cybersecurity expertise. The European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF) estimates that the region will need over 350,000 more skilled cybersecurity professionals by the end of 2025 (enisa, 2023). This gap presents an opportunity—companies prioritising structured training and certification can strengthen their defences while boosting credibility in a security-conscious market.
How Certification Bridges the Skills Gap
This is where Kryterion’s cybersecurity certification programmes make a tangible impact. By offering scalable, high-stakes testing solutions, we enable companies to verify their employees’ security expertise—ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and maintaining customer trust.
For cybersecurity startups showcasing solutions at the InCyber Forum, embedding certification into their offering adds immediate value. Certified professionals increase adoption rates, streamline onboarding, and enhance customer confidence. Meanwhile, investors and VCs evaluating cybersecurity companies benefit from a workforce with verifiable, industry-recognised qualifications—de-risking their investments and ensuring long-term resilience.
Empowering Europe’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Kryterion is committed to supporting European businesses in navigating these challenges. Our secure, remote proctoring solutions and flexible testing platforms enable cybersecurity professionals to gain globally recognised certifications, no matter where they are.
As the European Champions Alliance gathers industry leaders in Lille, the focus will be on fostering collaboration and innovation. But beyond the event, companies must invest in continuous learning and credentialing to build a more secure digital future. Cyber threats aren’t slowing down, and neither should our commitment to professional development.
Contact us today to learn more about how Kryterion can support your organisation’s cybersecurity certification strategy.
About Kryterion Inc.
Kryterion Inc. is a global leader in innovative testing and credentialing solutions, helping organizations across various sectors develop and manage their assessments with our advanced test development platform and multi-modal delivery solutions. Established in 2001, Kryterion offers secure, integrated services and extensive support, empowering candidates to demonstrate skills and achieve success in world-class careers.
References:
- ‘With cyber-attacks costing the global economy an estimated $9.5 trillion annually’ https://www.esentire.com/web-native-pages/cybercrime-to-cost-the-world-9-5-trillion-usd-annually-in-2024
- ‘over 350,000 more skilled cybersecurity professionals by the end of 2025 ‘ https://www.enisa.europa.eu/news/cybersecurity-skills-conference-strengthening-human-capital-in-the-eu
