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16.05.2025.

Trony Network Awarded EU Funding for EMBRACE Cybersecurity Project

We are proud to announce that Trony Network has been officially awarded EU funding as part of the prestigious EMBRACE project — a cross-border initiative for SMEs in Southeast Europe. Our project, titled "ISOC for RIC – International Security Operations Centers for Reducing the Impact of Cybercrime", is one selected across Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia.

About the EMBRACE Project

The EMBRACE project, co-financed by the European Union, supports innovative initiatives that enhance SME competitiveness through cross-border cooperation. The project focuses on digitalization, sustainability, and resilience — all pillars that Trony Network has long embedded in its mission.

With this recognition and funding, Trony Network, together with our partners EGIDA Security Solutions (Croatia) and COMVERSUM (Bosnia and Herzegovina), will develop a state-of-the-art international network of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) aimed at 24/7 cyber defense across the region.

Trony’s Role and Vision

As the official Montenegrin project partner, Trony Network will establish and operate a dedicated SOC in Montenegro, serving clients from critical sectors in need of real-time protection, compliance with ISO 27001 standards, and adherence to EU’s NIS2 directive.

Our contribution includes:

• Deployment of trap IT infrastructure using advanced SIEM software, creating decoy systems to mislead attackers.
• Real-time monitoring via video walls for visual threat response.
• Integration with a central server that links all three SOCs for joint intelligence, monitoring, and cybercrime prevention.
• Hosting a regional cybersecurity conference to showcase the SOC’s services to stakeholders in Montenegro.

Innovation Through Cross-Border Synergy

This project exemplifies how international collaboration enhances security:

• Shared resources across borders enable 24/7 coverage without overburdening individual teams.
• Standardization of practices across EU and non-EU partners strengthens regional cybersecurity posture.
• Knowledge exchange ensures best practices and country-specific intelligence are pooled to combat cyber threats more effectively.

Together with EGIDA and COMVERSUM, we are building not just infrastructure — but a new model for collaborative cybersecurity in the Western Balkans.

Looking Forward

With this grant, Trony Network continues its strategic evolution from a national IT integrator to a regional cybersecurity innovator. The SOC in Kotor will serve as a cornerstone for future initiatives focused on proactive threat defense, digital sovereignty, and infrastructure resilience for SMEs in Montenegro and beyond.

For inquiries about our SOC services or project partnerships, contact us at info@trony.me