About us

Connect2Trust

The Connect2Trust Foundation is a cross-sectoral partnership between (inter)national companies active in the European Union. Connect2Trust offers a safe and trusted environment in which private parties that are part of Connect2Trust, together with government parties charged with (cyber) security, can analyze and exchange sensitive and confidential information about cyber threats and best practices.

Independent foundation

European Based

10 year track record

Cross sectoral

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History

2016: Foundation of Connect2trust

Ten years ago, in 2016, Connect2Trust was founded, marked by its very first meeting on the Amsterdam Zuidas with interested information security specialists from various organisations.

Year: Established our first official Board

An official board for the foundation was established, laying the governance framework that would guide Connect2Trust in its mission and growth.”

Year Creation of strategic advisory board

An advisory board was added to provide strategic guidance and strengthen the foundation’s long‑term direction

Vision & Mission

Connect2Trust is driven by our vision of a connected world with cyber resilient organizations.

To achieve this vision, our mission is to provide a secure and trusted environment where public and private organisations participating in the Connect2Trust ecosystem, can analyze and exchange sensitive and confidential information about cyberthreats received from various governments and private sources, and share best practices. Attuned to the individual needs of each participant, the Connect2Trust Foundation has the task to realize this mission through the following goals:

Provide access to Threath Intel

To provide access to its own secure platform for sharing threat information received by Connect2Trust as a recognized NCSC switching organization from various sources in the public and private sector.

Contribute

Through our meetings, we aim to make a meaningful contribution to the cybersecurity community and help make the world a safer place.

Develop a network

By developing a strong and trusted network, we empower members to share knowledge, strengthen resilience, and collectively elevate cybersecurity

Represent participating organizations

We represent the participating organizations by amplifying their voices, fostering collaboration, and strengthening our collective impact in cybersecurity in our broad network.

Test flexible

Coalitions

Coalitions are important because they foster collaboration between organizations and enable collective impact on complex societal and digital challenges. Connect2Trust Foundation participates in the following coalitions, highlighting its commitment to shared values and joint initiatives.

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