The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence is a multinational and interdisciplinary cyber defence hub

We do research, training and exercises in four core areas: technology, strategy, operations and law

10.04.2026

New CCDCOE research reconceptualises cognitive warfare

A new study by researchers at the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with Ukrainian researchers in the fi...

31.03.2026

New NATO CCDCOE policy brief explores Ukraine’s cyber defence transformation and lessons for Allies

Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against cyber threats since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 is offering valuable lessons for NATO an...

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Recent publications

2026

Ontological Foundations of Cognitive Warfare

This study examines the ontological foundations of cognitive warfare and introduces a structure-centric conceptualisation that shifts the analytical focus from...

2026

POLICY BRIEF: Ukraine’s Cyber Defence Evolution: The Role of Non-State Actors and Public-Private Partnerships

Ukraine's cyber defence ecosystem has undergone a major transformation since the February 2022 full-scale Russian invasion, creating an important case...

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