THE Cybersecurity Observatory Institute

THE COI (Cybersecurity Observatory Institute) is an independent, non-profit research institute dedicated to the sustained observation and systematic epistemic study of the global cybersecurity ecosystem as a structured, multi-layered industry.

 

Established for academic and public-interest purposes, THE COI does not engage in vulnerability trading, technology production, commercial services, or compliance enforcement. Instead, it operates as a neutral observatory—examining how cybersecurity capabilities are generated, commercialized, institutionalized, and governed across different sectors and jurisdictions.
 

By systematically mapping actors, roles, and interactions across the sectors of cybersecurity, THE COI develops analytical frameworks, ecosystem models, and research outputs intended to support informed decision-making by users, institutions, and policymakers.

 

THE COI is independent by structure.

Its role is not to participate, but to observe, study, and clarify the complexities of an evolving global cybersecurity landscape.