The European Union introduced the Rapid Assistance Project in Moldova in 2022 to increase the cyber resilience of public sector organisations and key critical infrastructure sectors. In the initial phase, the project aim was to align national competent authorities with the EU NIS Directive. Over two years, the project significantly enhanced the country’s cyber resilience, focusing primarily on protecting critical infrastructure.
Building on the successes of Cybersecurity Rapid Assistance 1.0, the new project aims to strengthen Moldova’s cybersecurity infrastructure further.

- To enhance the cyber resilience of Moldovan beneficiaries in compliance with the EU acquis and best practices;
- To increase the resilience and capacity of relevant public and private stakeholders in Moldova for preventing, preparing and responding to cyber threats;
- Operationalised understanding of public institutions on EU acquis related to cybersecurity, resulting in the strengthening of the legislative framework in line with the EU acquis;
- Established and strengthened cyber incident and risk management capacities of Moldovan beneficiaries;
- Increased awareness of cybersecurity threats and challenges for all national stakeholder groups (including most vulnerable target groups and regional and local government levels).

Throughout the project, eGA’s experts will provide policy consultations, organise tailored trainings, supply necessary equipment and tools, and implement cybersecurity drills and exercises. Additionally, eGA will support participation in international networks, forums, conferences, and capacity-building events, as well as address online privacy and personal data protection issues through various awareness-raising activities. As eGA continues its work in Moldova, the focus is on enhancing the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure and resilience through comprehensive policy support, capacity-building initiatives, and international cooperation.