On July 1, 2016, the "National Network of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research" was signed by the 16 founding members. RENIC was born with the aim of including the main research centers of the national researcher ecosystem in cybersecurity, to become a representative of this group in the Cybersecurity Sector.
As a sectoral association, it is intended to establish close ties of collaboration with the Industry, the Administration and other agents relevant to the achievement of its aims.