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In a significant win for European cyber defense, Capgemini wins an EU cybersecurity framework contract, being selected by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Digital Services (DIGIT) to help safeguard digital infrastructure across the European Union. As part of a consortium with Airbus Protect, PwC, and NVISO, Capgemini will deliver comprehensive cybersecurity services under the four-year MC17 FREIA Cyber Framework Contract, covering 71 EU institutions, bodies, and agencies.
A Consortium Covering the Full Cybersecurity Value Chain
The awarded contract — the FREIA framework — spans three major “lots,” meaning the consortium was entrusted to handle all aspects of cybersecurity services: from governance and risk management to incident response, operations, and technical support.
This multi-lot win demonstrates confidence in the consortium’s combined capabilities, with each partner contributing complementary strengths: Airbus Protect’s defense-grade security services, PwC’s compliance and advisory expertise, NVISO’s specialty in threat analysis, and Capgemini’s broad experience in delivering large-scale public sector technology programs.
What Capgemini Will Do: Strengthening EU Cyber Resilience & Compliance
Through this contract, Capgemini and its partners will support EU institutions in strengthening security posture in line with evolving regulations and standards. Key areas of focus include:
- Incident detection and response across institutional networks and infrastructure.
- Governance, risk management, and compliance help institutions align with regulatory frameworks such as the NIS2 Directive, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the EU Cybersecurity Act and the Cyber Resilience Act.
- Training, consultancy, and technical expertise to ensure continuous readiness and robust defense capabilities across multiple EU bodies.
According to Capgemini’s public-sector leadership, winning all three lots underscores the trust placed in their ability to manage complex cybersecurity programs at scale reinforcing Europe’s goal of digital sovereignty and resilience.
Why This Contract Matters For EU Digital Security & Sovereignty
This contract win is more than just a business milestone; it represents a broader strategic effort to fortify the EU’s cyber defenses at a time of growing cyber threats and regulatory complexity. Key implications:
- It centralizes cybersecurity for 71 EU institutions under a single, coordinated framework improving consistency, responsiveness, and coverage across the bloc.
- It helps ensure compliance with new regulatory standards (NIS2, DORA, Cybersecurity/Cyber Resilience Acts), making EU public institutions more resilient to evolving threat landscapes.
- By mobilizing public- and private-sector expertise, it strengthens institutional cybersecurity capacity without imposing excessive resource burdens on individual agencies.
- It signals to member states and stakeholders that the EU is investing in long-term cybersecurity infrastructure, a critical element of digital sovereignty for public administration.
What’s Next: Execution, Implementation & Long-Term Impact
Over the next four years, Capgemini and its partners will roll out security services across EU institutions, gradually deploying governance frameworks, operational security measures, training programs, and incident-response capabilities. Success could set a new standard for public-sector cybersecurity across Europe.
For Capgemini, this contract further cements its role as a trusted cybersecurity provider at the highest level. For the EU, it marks a concrete step toward reinforcing cyber resilience, protecting critical infrastructure, and upholding regulatory and sovereignty objectives.
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