Collaboration is a key factor in the field of cybersecurity. As a national research center for applied cybersecurity, ATHENE relies on networking with various competence centers in Germany and internationally. These alliances are based on combining different areas of expertise to work together on solutions to today's complex cybersecurity challenges.
They have a clear goal: to combine complementary strengths to tackle the most complex cybersecurity challenges of our time.

Through its research projects, ATHENE cooperates with various stakeholders, such as public authorities, associations and companies. These collaborations provide access to different perspectives, resources and expertise, which has a positive impact on the quality and practical relevance of the research results. Working closely with these stakeholders also ensures that research questions are focused on real needs and that the results can be used directly in policy-making or business practice.