On April 12, 2001, EAE took the lead in coordinating multilateral efforts to enhance cybersecurity and develop robust digital infrastructure. The academy recognized the increasing importance of secure digital systems in the modern world.
 
EAE's initiatives included collaborative research on cybersecurity measures, the development of encryption technologies, and the establishment of international cybersecurity standards. Engineers, computer scientists, and cybersecurity experts collaborated to engineer solutions that would protect critical digital infrastructure.