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Armenia strengthens cybersecurity through the AM-EE Cyber Shield exercise

Cyber exercise “AM-EE Cyber Shield 2026”

Duration April 2026 - April 2026

Armenia is facing a growing number of cyber threats targeting government institutions and critical infrastructure. Strengthening the ability to prevent disruptions, respond effectively to incidents, and ensure the continuity of essential services has become a national priority.

Cyber exercise “AM-EE Cyber Shield 2026”, held in Yerevan on 9–10 April 2026, addressed these challenges by providing a practical platform for cybersecurity professionals to build real-world skills and improve cooperation across institutions. “AM-EE Cyber Shield 2026” enhanced the readiness of Armenian institutions to defend critical infrastructure and maintain essential services. At the same time, it supported ISAA’s ongoing efforts to advance national cybersecurity capabilities and foster a more resilient and coordinated cybersecurity ecosystem.

The two-day cyber exercise “AM-EE Cyber Shield 2026” brought together 60 cybersecurity specialists from state authorities and critical infrastructure organisations, including the telecommunications and energy sectors. Participants tested their capabilities, exchanged knowledge, and strengthened coordination in a realistic, high-pressure environment.

The cyber exercise “AM-EE Cyber Shield 2026” was organised by the e-Governance Academy (eGA), CybExer Technologies, and the Information Systems Agency of Armenia (ISAA), with support from the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV).

As part of the events marking the opening of the Estonian Embassy in Armenia, it also contributed to deepening cooperation between Estonia and Armenia in cybersecurity and digital development.

At the core of the exercise were two complementary formats:

  • Threat Hunting, where participants detected, analysed, and investigated cyberattacks, including in-depth post-incident analysis to understand attacker tactics
  • Live-Fire exercises, where teams defended systems in real time against advanced cyberattacks in a dynamic and high-pressure setting

Delivered on the CybExer cyber range platform, these formats created a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that closely reflected real-world cyber incidents. A dedicated solution also enabled near real-time visualisation and comparison of exercise data, making the training transparent, engaging, and valuable for both technical experts and senior decision-makers.

Country
Armenia
Keywords
Cyber resilience Cybersecurity
Project manager
Budget
125 000€
Status
Finished
Funded by
ESTDEV
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