The DEP-ERMIS project held its Plenary Meeting and dedicated workshop on 18–19 February 2026 in Heraklion, hosted at the University of Crete. The plenary session focused on reviewing progress, aligning technical developments with real-world cybersecurity and insurance use cases, and defining priorities for the next phase of the project. This was followed by the workshop “Cybersecurity & Insurance Perspectives: Industry Trends, Risk, and Resilience”, which brought together researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to explore the intersection of cybersecurity, risk management, and insurance. The discussions highlighted the role of security operations, market assurance, and collaborative approaches in strengthening digital resilience across Europe