Cybersecurity is an integral part of economic security. Cyberattacks on societal and economic infrastructure can result in large-scale disruption to the EU economy, both in the short and long term. Apart from explicit attacks, the inclusion of vendors from unreliable countries in our financial, communication and internet infrastructure leave us vulnerable to shutdowns, service throttling, and a weaponisation of value chains. Are the current cybersecurity rules and agencies sufficient to handle the new reality of cyber risks?

 

With its revision of the Cybersecurity Act, the European Commission is taking decisive steps to assume greater control over the security of our digital infrastructure and the value chains that service it, seeking to future-proof EU digital networks. Experiences with the 5G Toolbox show that voluntary action by the member states is not enough to exclude high-risk vendors from our systems and shift towards a more strategic and operational approach to Europe’s cyber resilience.

 

The revision aims to strengthen ENISA’s mandate and resources, enhance EU-wide crisis coordination, and streamline the cybersecurity certification regime to better protect the Single Market. From an economic security perspective, the reform seeks to align cybersecurity policy more closely with the protection of critical technologies, supply chains, and digital infrastructure.

 

In this public Policy Dialogue, the DG Connect Deputy Director General Despina Spanou will present the new Cybersecurity Act proposal in a keynote address. A discussion of the topic will follow it.

 

Participation is open to EPC members, media, and EU officials.

 

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