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AI-Driven Cybersecurity for Hospitals and Healthcare Infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Context

REINFORCE is a Digital Europe Programme project (Project ID: 101299739), funded under the DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08-CYBERHEALTH call. It develops an AI-powered cybersecurity ecosystem to strengthen the resilience of European hospitals and healthcare providers against escalating cyber threats.
By combining AI-driven monitoring, AI-Enhanced SOC capabilities, digital twin technologies, and secure-by-design architectures, REINFORCE enables advanced threat detection, risk assessment, and incident response while supporting compliance with NIS2, GDPR, and EHDS across diverse healthcare environments.

Countries:

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Services

AI/ML & Data Engineering
Cloud Architecture
Data Engineering & Big Data
Digital Twins
MLOps
36 months

Engagement

€9 mil

Budget

Digital Europe

Funding framework

Solution

AI-driven cybersecurity framework supporting threat detection, incident response, and NIS2-aligned resilience in healthcare.

Potential uses 

Used by hospitals, healthcare providers, and cybersecurity teams to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats.

Challenge

Growing ransomware and data breach risks in healthcare environments, alongside fragmented security practices.

Partners

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NOVAOPTIC Logo
InQbit Innovations Logo
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Aristotle University School of Medicine Logo
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The Challenge

Healthcare organisations across Europe face escalating ransomware attacks, data breaches, and operational disruptions that threaten patient safety and service continuity. Hospitals rely on complex ecosystems of clinical systems, medical devices, legacy infrastructure, cloud services, and third-party providers, significantly expanding their attack surface.

Limited real-time visibility, shortages of cybersecurity expertise, and strict compliance obligations under NIS2, GDPR, and EHDS make effective threat detection and coordinated incident response increasingly difficult. Strengthening cyber resilience without disrupting healthcare operations remains a critical challenge for European hospitals.

Empowering innovation through cutting-edge technologies

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Mistral AI
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Solution Overview

REINFORCE delivers an AI-powered cybersecurity ecosystem tailored to European hospitals and healthcare providers. Through an AI-Enhanced Security Operations Center (SOC), intelligent threat analysis, and secure-by-design architectures, the platform enables continuous monitoring and coordinated incident response across clinical and administrative systems.


The solution is validated through six real-world pilot deployments in Norway, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, and Romania, ensuring regulatory alignment, adaptability across diverse healthcare models, and long-term resilience within the European healthcare ecosystem.

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Objectives:

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Design and deploy a scalable cybersecurity framework tailored to healthcare infrastructures.
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Integrate AI-driven security services into secure, compliant cloud environments.
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Enhance real-time threat detection and contextual risk analysis across clinical and administrative systems.
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Support alignment with NIS2, GDPR, EHDS, and EU cybersecurity requirements for healthcare.
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Improve incident coordination and operational visibility within hospital networks.
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Strengthen long-term cyber resilience through testing, training, and awareness capabilities.

ASSIST as project coordinator 
& technical partner

ASSIST Software acts as Project Coordinator and technical partner of REINFORCE, overseeing governance, quality assurance, risk management, and alignment across pilot deployments and regulatory frameworks.

At the same time, ASSIST contributes technically by designing and integrating AI-driven cybersecurity solutions tailored to healthcare environments, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient deployment across European hospitals.

Developed features

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Consortium governance 
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Delivery assurance
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AI-based threat detection components
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Risk mitigation
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Cybersecurity framework definition
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Secure cloud infrastructure implementation
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Pilot performance monitoring
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Scalable monitoring & IR enablement

Who REINFORCE Supports

REINFORCE is designed for hospitals, healthcare providers, and public health institutions seeking to strengthen their protection against advanced cyber threats. The ecosystem supports healthcare executives, ICT teams, and security professionals who require AI-driven monitoring, contextual risk assessment, and coordinated incident response across clinical and administrative systems.

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Target groups:

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Hospitals and Healthcare Providers

Public and private medical institutions seeking to protect clinical systems, patient data, and connected medical devices from evolving cyber threats.

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Healthcare IT 

Professionals responsible for monitoring hospital networks, managing vulnerabilities, and coordinating incident response to ensure operational continuity.

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Healthcare Public Authorities

Executives, risk managers, and regulatory bodies overseeing cybersecurity governance, compliance, and resilience within European healthcare systems.

Scalable, secure and streamlined solutions for your business success

For business inquiries:

+40-230-521100

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Our address:

1 Tipografiei Street 720043, Suceava, Romania

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you integrate AI into an existing software product?

Absolutely. Our team can assess your current system and recommend how artificial intelligence features, such as automation, recommendation engines, or predictive analytics, can be integrated effectively. Whether it's enhancing user experience or streamlining operations, we ensure AI is added where it delivers real value without disrupting your core functionality.

2. What types of AI projects has ASSIST Software delivered?

We’ve developed AI solutions across industries, from natural language processing in customer support platforms to computer vision in manufacturing and agriculture. Our expertise spans recommendation systems, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and custom machine learning models tailored to specific business needs.

3. What is ASSIST Software's development process?  

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) we employ defines the stages for a software project. Our SDLC phases include planning, requirement gathering, product design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

4. What software development methodology does ASSIST Software use?  

ASSIST Software primarily leverages Agile principles for flexibility and adaptability. This means we break down projects into smaller, manageable sprints, allowing continuous feedback and iteration throughout the development cycle. We also incorporate elements from other methodologies to increase efficiency as needed. For example, we use Scrum for project roles and collaboration, and Kanban boards to see workflow and manage tasks. As per the Waterfall approach, we emphasize precise planning and documentation during the initial stages.

5. I'm considering a custom application. Should I focus on a desktop, mobile or web app?  

We can offer software consultancy services to determine the type of software you need based on your specific requirements. Please explore what type of app development would suit your custom build product.   

  • A web application runs on a web browser and is accessible from any device with an internet connection. (e.g., online store, social media platform)   
  • Mobile app developers design applications mainly for smartphones and tablets, such as games and productivity tools. However, they can be extended to other devices, such as smartwatches.    
  • Desktop applications are installed directly on a computer (e.g., photo editing software, word processors).   
  • Enterprise software manages complex business functions within an organization (e.g., Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)).

6. My software product is complex. Are you familiar with the Scaled Agile methodology?

We have been in the software engineering industry for 30 years. During this time, we have worked on bespoke software that needed creative thinking, innovation, and customized solutions. 

Scaled Agile refers to frameworks and practices that help large organizations adopt Agile methodologies. Traditional Agile is designed for small, self-organizing teams. Scaled Agile addresses the challenges of implementing Agile across multiple teams working on complex projects.  

SAFe provides a structured approach for aligning teams, coordinating work, and delivering value at scale. It focuses on collaboration, communication, and continuous delivery for optimal custom software development services. 

7. How do I choose the best collaboration model with ASSIST Software?  

We offer flexible models. Think about your project and see which model would be right for you.   

  • Dedicated Team: Ideal for complex, long-term projects requiring high continuity and collaboration.   
  • Team Augmentation: Perfect for short-term projects or existing teams needing additional expertise.   
  • Project-Based Model: Best for well-defined projects with clear deliverables and a fixed budget.   

Contact us to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each model. 

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