EU cybersecurity certification framework gains momentum after Cyprus event
Cyber resilience strengthens in Europe as the EU advances certification frameworks and standards.
The European Commission and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) have stepped up efforts to strengthen cybersecurity certification across the EU during the European Cybersecurity Certification Week held in Cyprus. The event brought together policymakers, industry representatives, and national authorities to support the implementation of a more unified certification framework.
Discussions focused on advancing the EU Cybersecurity Certification Framework under the Cybersecurity Act, as well as its interactions with related legislation, including the Cyber Resilience Act, the NIS2 Directive, and the Cyber Solidarity Act. The initiative reflects a broader effort to harmonise standards and strengthen trust in digital products and services across member states.
Progress was also reported on two certification schemes currently under development. One concerns European Digital Identity Wallets, aiming to set high security requirements to protect citizens’ credentials, while the other focuses on Managed Security Services, particularly incident response capabilities under the Cyber Solidarity Act.
Participants also reviewed the peer assessment mechanism intended to support consistent implementation across member states. That process, already underway, is designed to promote equivalent cybersecurity standards throughout the EU and reduce the risk of fragmented national approaches.
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