Statement on the European Commission's Cybersecurity Package

Statement on the European Commission's Cybersecurity Package

Summary of key points:

  • CSC supports the proposal that clarifies the role of  the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA).
  • CSC considers ENISA to have an appropriate role in creating coherent European level policies and requirements for information security.
  • CSC views that the option of creating an operational CSIRT at ENISA could be considered if more information of the scope and mission of such team would be available.
  • CSC considers that "EU Cybersecurity Agency" (now ENISA) should have a clearly defined mission and full operational capabilities to safeguard and secure European digital services.
  • CSC views that a European set information security certification could greatly benefit the ability to provide digital services in Europe.

Read CSC's statement here (pdf).