Energy systems are digitised and networked and this trend exposes them to cyber-attacks that can paralyse the functioning of energy systems and thus cause significant damage to society. The overall objective of this project is to develop cybersecurity skills in digital energy systems. The project is implemented by the University of Vaasa and its implementation period is 1 April 2020-31.3.2022. The aim of the project is to: 1) strengthen the RDI infrastructure and development environment of energy technology, which is at the forefront of the smart specialisation of Ostrobothnia, 2) develop cybersecurity expertise related to digital energy systems in the region’s innovation ecosystem, 3) support the region’s companies/business networks in the development of new business launches, and (4) develop a virtual laboratory for remote digital energy systems. The project measures consist of six work packages, which are: WP1 Acquisition of a real time simulator (to be carried out in parallel investment project) Deployment of the WP2 simulation platform, development of a cybersecurity protocol based on standards WP3 IEC 61850 and IEC 62351, development of WP4 Cyber-physical resilience using machine learning methods in the energy system, WP5 Development of cyber security management,WP6: Virtual Laboratory Development Measures, WP7: Virtual Laboratory Collaborative Exercises WP8 Development of the operating model and planning of follow-up measures. Concrete deliverables in line with the project target setting are:- the acquisition, installation and deployment of a real-time simulator platform- Developing a cybersecurity protocol based on IEC 61850 and IEC 62351 standards- guidance on how to measure and evaluate the system’s resilience- real-time simulation model based on a comparison of different resilience assessment methods- real-time simulation model based on an assessment of how to move from risk triggering to equilibrium, and a review of the state of play of the future IEC 61860 standard IEC 61860, and a report on the state of security of the future IEC 61860.