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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🌟 Meet the Experts Behind FOCAL Vasilis Kapinas (Hellas Sat) supports FOCAL's work on secure satellite communications and the deployment of post-quantum cryptography for space applications. Discover more experts driving Europe's PQC transition 👇https://www.focal-pqc.eu/

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌟 Meet the Experts Behind FOCAL This week, we're spotlighting Adrian Marotzke (NXP Semiconductors), who contributes to FOCAL's work on PQC Discover the experts driving FOCAL's mission to build quantum-safe digital infrastructure: 🔗 www.focal-pqc.eu

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚀 Our latest Knowledge Series blog is now live! Dive deeper into crypto-agility, from NIST's framework and hybrid TLS standards to ETSI guidance and the EU transition roadmap. Learn why the move to post-quantum cryptography is especially challenging for hardware. 🔗 www.focal-pqc.eu/news-events/...

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🌟 Meet Sandra Zreik from KPMG Cyprus, one of the experts contributing to FOCAL's mission to support Europe's transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography. Her work focuses on governance, policy, and measuring progress toward quantum-safe adoption. 👉 Discover more about: www.focal-pqc.eu

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🔐 What is Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and why should you care? As quantum technologies advance, today's cryptography faces new challenges. Discover how PQC can help secure our digital future and how FOCAL is contributing to the transition. 📖 Read more: www.focal-pqc.eu/news-events/...

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🌟 Meet the Expert: Damian Vizár (CSEM) A cryptographer and cybersecurity expert, Damian contributes to FOCAL's security architecture and analyses, helping strengthen the trustworthiness of future digital systems. Learn more: www.focal-pqc.eu

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our Meet the Expert campaign continues with Dr. Marios Thoma of Cyberecocul Global Services. With extensive experience in cybersecurity, standards, and emerging technologies, he supports FOCAL's work on practical PQC adoption, interoperability, and policy alignment. Learn more: www.focal-pqc.eu

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Most systems are only as secure as their weakest layer. FOCAL is researching a cross-layer framework that brings quantum-safe security together across devices, hardware, software, and cloud infrastructure. End-to-end protection starts with every layer working as one. www.focal-pqc.eu

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

👩‍🚀 Meet the Experts Behind FOCAL Today, we're featuring Christiana Panayi from Hellas Sat, whose work supports secure communications and cybersecurity in satellite networks. 🌐 Learn more about FOCAL: www.focal-pqc.eu 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter: www.focal-pqc.eu/newsletter

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Meet the experts behind FOCAL! Today, we're featuring Thomas Eisenbarth, whose expertise in cryptography and hardware security helps advance secure post-quantum solutions. Learn more about Thomas and the FOCAL team: www.focal-pqc.eu/meet-the-exp...

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Who are the people behind FOCAL? First up in our #MeetTheExperts series: Prof. Angelos Marnerides, FOCAL's coordinator and one of the project leads shaping future post-quantum cryptography solutions. 🔗 Learn more: www.focal-pqc.eu/meet-the-exp... 📬Stay up to date: www.focal-pqc.eu/newsletter

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What happens when the "safe room" inside your device is no longer secure? 🔐 Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) protect critical operations today, but they're not designed for the quantum future. That's why FOCAL is working on quantum-safe TEEs ✅ Learn more → www.focal-pqc.eu #PQC #FOCAL

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🚗 Your car might stay on the road for 15+ years. How will it handle future cybersecurity threats? The answer may lie in crypto-agility: the ability to adopt new security methods without replacing the hardware. 👉 FOCAL website www.focal-pqc.eu

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Heading to #AfricaCrypt2026 next week? FOCAL is pleased to contribute with a presentation by Souhayl Soulami (Valeo) on "First-order Masked Fine-Shuffling Implementation Against Side-Channel Attacks with Application to ML-KEM." 📍 Hammamet, Tunisia | 8–10 July 🔗 www.focal-pqc.eu

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

What is Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and why does it matter right now? Whether you are new to PQC or already working in the field, visit focal-pqc.eu to see how FOCAL is building the first end-to-end PQC framework for edge networks.

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We were pleased to be part of the SPQR Cluster & PQ-REACT final event last week, bringing together experts from across Europe to discuss the path towards quantum safe solutions. Great to see Dr. Marios THOMA contributing to the panel “PQC: The Way Forward”. 👉 More about FOCAL: www.focal-pqc.eu

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

FOCAL at IEEE INFOCOM 2026 (Tokyo 🇯🇵), a leading venue in communications and networking. PhD student Lazaros Lazarou (University of Cyprus & KIOS) presented: “Accelerated Packet Forwarding for Quantum-Secured Communications.” 👉 More about FOCAL: www.focal-pqc.eu

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

FOCAL at the SPQR Cluster & PQ-REACT final event “Beyond the Algorithm” (11 June, Bucharest). Great to see Dr. Marios Thoma joining the “PQC: The Way Forward” panel, sharing insights on standardisation and next steps for quantum-safe Europe. Learn more: focal-project.eu

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PQ-REACT EU Project @pq-react.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🎟️ On the 11th of June 2026, we are waiting for you at NORD Events Centre by Globalworth, in Bucharest, Romania, for the first SPQR Cluster & PQ-REACT project final event 🎤 "Beyond the Algorithm: The Road to Quantum Safe Europe"! ✍ Secure your spot today: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We're laying the technical foundations of the project, advancing requirements, architecture, key building blocks for a PQC ecosystem. Subscribe to get insights into ongoing work and upcoming implementations. 👉 www.focal-pqc.eu/newsletter #PostQuantumCryptography #PQC #Cybersecurity #EUResearch

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🔐 New to post‑quantum cryptography on Bluesky? We’ve created a Starter Pack with EU‑funded projects and research organisations working on PQC and cybersecurity. 👉 Follow relevant accounts: go.bsky.app/JJhTN9L #PostQuantumCryptography #Cybersecurity #EUResearch

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

📬 Don’t miss the first FOCAL newsletter! Get updates on our latest project activities, technical progress, and what’s coming next. We move from foundations to implementation. 👉 Subscribe via the FOCAL website:https://www.focal-pqc.eu/newsletter #FOCALProject #EUResearch #PostQuantumCryptography

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We’re excited to share that FOCAL will be featured at SEMICON Europa, 18–22 Nov 2025. 📍 Visit us at Hall C2, Booth C2319 🎤 Join our Tech Arena session on Thursday at 14:35: “Towards Quantum-Ready End-to-End Security and Resilience for Critical Infrastructures” by Angelos Marnerides.

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FOCAL EU @focal-eu.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🔐✨ FOCAL Project Has Officially Launched! We’re excited to launch FOCAL – Functional cOmposition of post-quantum Cryptosystems At Large, advancing post-quantum cryptography and strengthening cybersecurity across Europe. Follow us here and on our website www.focal-pqc.eu for more insights and news.

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