The Work Programme 2021-2022 is currently under preparation.Īs part of Horizon 2020, the Commission co-funded research and innovation into topics such as cybersecurity preparedness through cyber ranges and simulation, cybersecurity for small and medium-sized enterprises, cybersecurity in the electrical power and energy system, and cybersecurity and data protection in critical sectors.
In Horizon Europe, for the period 2021-2027, cybersecurity is part of the ‘Civil Security for Society’ cluster. That is why cybersecurity is an important part Horizon 2020 and its successor Horizon Europe. Research into digital security is essential to building innovative solutions that can protect us against the latest, most advanced cyber threats. Support for research and innovation: Horizon 2020 and cPPP Horizon Europe The Recovery Plan for Europe includes additional investments in cybersecurity.
The Cybersecurity Act outlines the process for achieving this framework.Ĭybersecurity is one of the Commission’s priorities in its response to the coronavirus crisis, as there were increased cyberattacks during the lockdown. The Commission is therefore working on an EU-wide certification framework, with ENISA at its heart. Having a single common scheme for certification would be easier and clearer for everyone. There are currently various security certification schemes for IT products around the EU. It is important that we can see that a product has been checked and certified to conform to high cybersecurity standards. Our digital lives can only work well if there is general public trust in the cybersecurity of IT products and services. It also has more financial and human resources than before. The agency now has a permanent mandate, and is empowered to contribute to stepping up both operational cooperation and crisis management across the EU. The Cybersecurity Act strengthens the role of ENISA. It provide support to Member States, EU institutions and businesses in key areas, including the implementation of the NIS Directive. ENISA – the EU cybersecurity agencyĮNISA (‘European Union Agency for Network and Information Security’) is the EU agency that deals with cybersecurity. This Directive was reviewed at the end of 2020.Īs a result of the review process, the proposal for a Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union ( NIS2 Directive) was presented by the Commission on 16 December 2020. The NIS Directive, which all countries have now implemented, ensures the creation and cooperation of such government bodies. EU countries need to have strong government bodies that supervise cybersecurity in their country and that work together with their counterparts in other Member States by sharing information. This is particularly important for sectors that are critical for our societies. Legislation and certification Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive)Ĭybersecurity threats are almost always cross-border, and a cyberattack on the critical facilities of one country can affect the EU as a whole. It outlines how a Joint Cyber Unit can ensure the most effective response to cyber threats using the collective resources and expertise available to the EU and Member States. The Strategy focuses on building collective capabilities to respond to major cyberattacks and working with partners around the world to ensure international security and stability in cyberspace. It also covers the security of the ever-increasing number of connected objects in our homes, offices and factories. The Strategy covers the security of essential services such as hospitals, energy grids and railways.
The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy presented a new EU Cybersecurity Strategy at the end of 2020.
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