At NEXUS 2026, DEEP and WEDOS shared a common vision: cybersecurity is no longer only about protecting networks. It is about protecting Europe's critical infrastructure and digital sovereignty.
As cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, organizations must rethink how they approach resilience, trust, and dependency.
DDoS: More Than an IT Issue
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have evolved significantly in recent years. What was once considered a technical disruption has become a genuine operational and societal risk.
Attacks now target the backbone of society— telecom, finance, energy, government and healthcare. One failing link cascades into hundreds of dependent businesses.
When these systems become unavailable, the consequences can extend far beyond a single organization, affecting businesses, citizens, and entire communities.
The threat is also accelerating. Attack volumes continue to grow, botnets now consist of millions of connected devices, and artificial intelligence is making cyberattacks more automated and accessible than ever before.
When Critical Services Go Offline
One example highlighted during the presentation was the attack against the public transport operator in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, in October 2024.
A large-scale DDoS attack overwhelmed passenger information system, causing real-time departure boards and timetable websites to become unavailable. For thousands of users, access to essential travel information was disrupted.
The incident demonstrated an important reality: when digital infrastructure fails, real-world services are affected. DDoS attacks are no longer simply an IT concern—they are a resilience challenge.
The Sovereignty Gap
While European regulations such as NIS2 are helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture, compliance alone cannot stop an attack.
Effective protection requires active, always-on security measures capable of detecting, filtering, and mitigating threats in real time.
At the same time, many European organizations continue to rely on non-European cybersecurity providers. This raises important questions about control, jurisdiction, data governance, and strategic dependency.
For critical infrastructure operators, sovereignty is becoming an increasingly important part of cybersecurity strategy.
A European Approach to Resilience
To address these challenges, WEDOS and DEEP by POST Luxembourg have joined forces to deliver a sovereign DDoS protection offering designed and operated in Europe.
The solution combines:
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Advanced DDoS mitigation technology developed by WEDOS
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Managed security operations delivered by DEEP
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National infrastructure from POST Luxembourg
Built on European technology, operated under European law, and supported by European teams, the partnership provides organizations with a trusted alternative for protecting critical digital services.
Building Trust Through Sovereignty
Cybersecurity ultimately depends on trust.
Trust that critical services will remain available. Trust that data is handled according to local regulations. Trust that security partners share the same legal and operational framework.
Digital sovereignty is therefore not just a political concept—it is a practical requirement for long-term resilience.
As discussed at NEXUS, Europe already has the expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships needed to build robust cybersecurity solutions. The challenge now is to accelerate adoption and reduce dependency on external providers for critical services.
Because protecting Europe's digital future requires more than compliance. It requires resilience, collaboration, and sovereignty by design.
