As the digital era continued to unfold, EAE intensified its focus on cybersecurity in July 1997. With the rapid expansion of digital technologies, protecting information and communication systems became paramount.
EAE's initiatives centered on addressing emerging cybersecurity threats, promoting best practices, and fostering collaboration among cybersecurity experts, engineers, and policymakers. The EAE recognized that engineering solutions were essential to safeguarding digital infrastructure and ensuring the security of critical data.