The conference aims to serve as a networking and consultation opportunity for EU policymakers and actors in the cybersecurity ecosystem to discuss the implementation and future of cybersecurity policy.
Belgian Secretary of State for Digitalization; Mathieu Michelemphasized that “Cybersecurity and its future policies are a topic of paramount importance for Belgium and for Europe, because it is the basis for future digital and economic growth.” I don't think it's a coincidence that the motto of our entire presidency, “Protect, Strengthen, Prepare,” is central to cybersecurity in general. In a world where technology is rapidly evolving and cyber threats are increasing and becoming more complex, it is essential to adapt your cybersecurity approach to meet unprecedented challenges. A flexible, adaptive, and proactive approach to cybersecurity builds critical trust in the ongoing digital transformation and ensures the safety of new technologies. ”
Director-General of the EU Cybersecurity Agency Juhan Lepassard “Our measure of success will be in implementing the cybersecurity legal framework of the past two years and ensuring our operational capacity to meet emerging cyber challenges.” These continued discussions will allow authorities to , will be able to propose recommendations in the first Union Cybersecurity Status Report that will orient Europe's strategic mission towards a common high level of cybersecurity. ”
This year, great attention has been paid to the ongoing implementation process of the latest EU cybersecurity policy, both from a national and EU perspective. Against the backdrop of evolving geopolitical developments and an ever-changing cyber threat landscape, the discussion will also explore the complexities and hurdles of the world of cybersecurity and how they will ultimately shape tomorrow's policy priorities. I was touched.
The first panel will address the deployment of active cyber protection (ACP) measures by Member States within the existing EU legal and policy framework and ways to strengthen them through the creation of smart regulatory mechanisms and cooperative implementation. It was done.
The second round of discussions focused on market and product challenges, particularly certification requirements for digital products and services, which are gaining attention in the cybersecurity community.
We also approached the topic of certification in light of the skills gap we face and its relevance to building cyber resilience in the EU. To commemorate Cybersecurity Certification Week and current progress on this issue, the EU Cybersecurity Agency will also be holding its annual Cybersecurity Certification Conference in Brussels today.
Among the themes of the conference were the implementation process of the provisions of the NIS2 Directive and its impact on critical infrastructure sectors, the need for greater synergy between the defense and civilian cybersecurity communities, and the emergence of global cybersecurity threats and their impact on critical infrastructure sectors. These included the emergence of global cybersecurity threats. Learn how new technologies such as AI and policy foresight in this area can help improve cybersecurity preparedness.
In 2023, ENISA developed the NIS 360 methodology to conduct an annual assessment of the NIS sector in order to better understand its overall maturity and importance and to identify areas for improvement. The first edition covered 10 of his NIS subsectors. The financial sector has the most mature policy framework, with the telecommunications, digital infrastructure, trusts and finance sectors scoring highest for risk management.
The conference ended with a special session celebrating the 20th anniversary.th ENISA founding anniversary. The meeting was moderated by Director-General Juhan Lepassard and Pierre Cartuivers, Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the European Union, Katalin Molnard. Margaritis Schinas, Deputy Permanent Representative of Hungary to the European Union and Deputy Commissioner of the European Commission, Despina Supanou.
Further information
2nd ENISA Cybersecurity Policy Conference — ENISA (europa.eu)
EU Cyber Resilience Law | Shaping Europe's Digital Future (europa.eu)
NIS2 Directive
Predicting Cybersecurity Threats in 2030 – 2024 Update: Executive Summary — ENISA (europa.eu)
Cybersecurity Certification Conference 2024 — ENISA (europa.eu)
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