Representatives from Ineco’s Technical Office joined the head of AEAD’s Cybersecurity Operations Department, Jorge Fabeiro, at the event
The Cybersecurity Operations Centre for Local Authorities (COCS‑EELL), an initiative led by the State Agency for Digital Administration (AEAD) of the Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, and in whose development Ineco has been collaborating since 2024, has been honoured with the CNIS 2026 Award in the category “Public Transformation with Impact”.
The recognition was presented during the National Congress on Innovation and Public Services (CNIS), one of the leading events on public-sector innovation in Spain, which highlights the most outstanding initiatives for their impact on citizens and their contribution to enhancing public services.
Ineco supporting the project from the outset
Ineco has been involved in COCS‑EELL since its launch in 2024, acting as an in‑house provider to the AEAD. In this capacity, the company advises and supports the Agency in the implementation of the centre and its services across local authorities with fewer than 50,000 inhabitants, the target scope of the project. Key responsibilities include the coordination, supervision and monitoring of the project in its technical, operational and financial dimensions, as well as supporting the dissemination of the initiative, facilitating coordination among the various stakeholders, and helping establish governance models in territories that already have cybersecurity services in place.
Boosting cybersecurity at the local level
Since its launch, COCS‑EELL has been warmly received across the regions. Currently, 48 of the 60 eligible territories — including provincial councils, single‑province autonomous communities, island councils and island cabildos — have joined the initiative, with a cybersecurity service implementation level of over 80%.
The project represents a significant step forward in strengthening the cybersecurity maturity of local administrations, enhancing the ability of local bodies to protect their infrastructures, communications and digital services. This is particularly relevant for municipalities that previously lacked sufficient technical and human resources, helping to reinforce the overall digital resilience of public administrations.
You can learn more about the team behind the project here.
