From Zero to Resilient

From Zero to Resilient - NIS 2

How to Build Sustainable Cybersecurity in Public Institutions

From Zero to Resilient – Over 650 Participants at the Cybersecurity Webinar for Public Institutions

On September 4, 2025, the webinar “From Zero to Resilient: How to Build Sustainable Cybersecurity in Public Institutions” was held, organized by the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) in partnership with Expertware, as part of the European project SIEMBIOT.

The event saw remarkable participation: 665 attendees out of over 1,000 registered, confirming the high interest in strengthening cyber resilience in the public sector and the need for practical solutions for institutions in Romania.

The webinar featured contributions from cybersecurity experts in Romania, who highlighted current challenges and concrete steps to enhance the capacity of public institutions:

Dan Cîmpean, Director of DNSC
Gabriel Dinu, Deputy Director of DNSC
Cătălin Cristescu, Project Manager of SIEMBIOT, Cybersecurity Manager at DNSC
Tiberiu Baraboi, Co-founder & CEO of Expertware

Although the large number of participants caused some technical limitations, the active engagement and questions raised demonstrated the strong need for sharing best practices and immediately applicable resources. The webinar was dedicated to representatives of public institutions and authorities, IT managers, and cybersecurity specialists from across the country. The discussions were moderated by Valeria Popescu, Senior Cybersecurity Coordinator at DNSC.

Dan Cîmpean

National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC)

Gabriel Dinu

Deputy Director of DNSC

Cătălin Cristescu

SIEMBIOT Project Manager

Tiberiu Baraboi

Co-Founder & CEO Expertware

For 90 minutes, participants discovered how they can go “From Zero to Resilient” through:

Using the digital tools developed within the SIEMBIOT project
Essential updates on recent legislative requirements
Preparing for compliance with NIS2 Directive
Assessing institutional-level cybersecurity maturity
Relevant examples and case studies
Demo of the SIEMBIOT platform, an integrated compliance solution

Available resources and next steps

To further support the process of strengthening cybersecurity in your organizations, we provide:

Presentation: From Zero to Resilient - NIS2: View presentation

Cybersecurity maturity questionnaire: Cyber maturity questionnaire

A practical tool for institutions to evaluate their current level and identify development areas.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and check your organization’s cybersecurity maturity level and NIS2 readiness by completing the test available at //nis2.siembiot.eu by the end of October. This is a free tool through which institutions can assess their current situation and identify growth directions.

What’s next?

This webinar marks just the beginning of a broader dialogue on cybersecurity resilience in Romania. The SIEMBIOT partners will continue to organize events, workshops, and training sessions dedicated to public institutions and beyond.

The goal is for every organization to have access to the tools and knowledge needed to face cybersecurity challenges and build a safer, more resilient digital infrastructure, supported by European funding received for the development and implementation of this project.

The SIEMBIOT team remains available to all participants for questions, clarifications, or additional support. Please reach out to us using the contact form below or request a free 3-month trial of the platform.

About the SIEMBIOT project

SIEMBIOT is a European project funded by the European Commission through the DIGITAL-ECCC-2022-CYBER-03 call, dedicated to developing innovative solutions for monitoring, preventing, and responding to cyberattacks in complex critical infrastructure networks and public organizations.

The main objective of the project is to strengthen national and regional resilience against cyberattacks.

The SIEMBIOT platform integrates SIEM, NOC, SOC, CTI, and vulnerability management technologies, offering a flexible and secure solution for protection and collaboration in the field of cybersecurity — a platform that can be tested for free.

Who are the SIEMBIOT project partners?

The National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) is the national authority responsible for coordinating, regulating, and promoting cybersecurity in Romania. DNSC supports public institutions and the private sector in increasing their capacity to prevent and respond to cyber incidents.

Expertware, a Romanian IT consulting and services company, specializes in critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and advanced technological solutions. Within the SIEMBIOT project, Expertware contributes to the development of tools and methodologies designed to help public and private organizations achieve compliance with the NIS2 Directive and strengthen their cybersecurity culture.

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