Malicious cyber activities pose an increasing threat to our societies, our economies and our political systems. And no one is safe from virtual, yet very real… attacks. So, what tools does the EU have to respond to such threats? And what is its strategy? Join us in the world of cyberspace!

EPRS policy podcast - Understanding the EU's approach to cyber diplomacy and cyber defence

Internet use and the number of connected devices continue to increase, but so do cyber threats. Parliament has approved new legislation to improve your security.

Activities by cybercriminals are increasing in complexity and sophistication. On Tuesday 12 March 2019, MEPs voted in favour of the cybersecurity act which aims to improve the European response to the increasing number of cyber threats by strengthening the role of the European Agency for Network and Information Security (Enisa) and establishing a common cybersecurity certification framework.

Under the plans Enisa will get more staff and funding, while cybersecurity cooperation between EU countries will be intensified. There will be standardised certification for IT equipment across Europe. Initially certification is voluntary.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/cybersecurity-8th-parliamentary-term_11301_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term. ​​​​​​​

Cybersecurity (2020)

The omnipresence of information systems across all sectors and in human daily life leaves society exposed to numerous types of cyber risks that might have profound impact not only on the digital sphere, but also on the off-line world. Revelations of surveillance activities and cyber incidents have left no doubt about the vulnerability of Europe, both in its use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and in its own supply of technologies and solutions

In September 2017, the Commission adopted a cybersecurity package with new initiatives to further improve EU cyber-resilience, deterrence and defence. As part of these, the Commission tabled a legislative proposal to strengthen the EU Agency for Network Information Security (ENISA).

Cybersecurity - 8th parliamentary term

The progress of&nbsp;digital transformation&nbsp;has inevitably led to new cybersecurity threats.&nbsp;Also the COVID19 crisis has again exposed the cyber vulnerabilities of some critical sectors, in particular healthcare, while teleworking and social distance has increased our dependency on digital technologies and connectivity.

As&nbsp; a consequence, in December 2020 the European Commission launched a new EU Cybersecurity Strategy&nbsp;to make physical and digital critical entities more resilient.

The European Parliament and the Coucil reached a deal on&nbsp;May 2022 on the new rules to&nbsp;strengthen EU-wide resilience

The agreed text&nbsp;sets tighter cybersecurity obligations in terms of risk management, reporting obligations and information sharing. The requirements include incident response, supply chain security, encryption and vulnerability disclosure, among other provisions.

Cybersecurity

Internet use and the number of connected devices continue to increase, but so do cyber threats. Parliament has approved new legislation to improve your security.

Activities by cybercriminals are increasing in complexity and sophistication. On Tuesday 12 March 2019, MEPs voted in favour of the cybersecurity act which aims to improve the European response to the increasing number of cyber threats by strengthening the role of the European Agency for Network and Information Security (Enisa) and establishing a common cybersecurity certification framework.

#EUelections2019 - Network and information security / cybersecurity

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Crypto-assets

MEPs debate the first EU rules to ensure the traceability of crypto-asset transfers, to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other crimes. Closing statements Stefan BERGER (EPP, DE); Ernest URTASUN (Greens/EFA, ES) and Assita KANKO (ECR, BE), Rapporteurs and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services.

Joint debate - Crypto-assets: closing statements by Stefan BERGER (EPP, DE); Ernest URTASUN (Greens/EFA, ES) and Assita KANKO (ECR, BE), Rapporteurs and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services

MEPs debate the first EU rules to ensure the traceability of crypto-asset transfers, to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other crimes.

Joint debate - Crypto-assets: MEPs debate

MEPs debate the first EU rules to ensure the traceability of crypto-asset transfers, to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other crimes. Opening statements by Stefan BERGER (EPP, DE); Ernest URTASUN (Greens/EFA, ES) and Assita KANKO (ECR, BE), Rapporteurs and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint debate - Crypto-assets: opening statements by Stefan BERGER (EPP, DE); Ernest URTASUN (Greens/EFA, ES) and Assita KANKO (ECR, BE), Rapporteurs and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services

MEP’s adopt the Cyber package proposals of the Commision which establishes common cybersecurity measures across the European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. It aims to bolster the institutions’ resilience and response capacities against cyber threats and incidents, as well as to ensure a resilient, secure EU public administration, amidst rising malicious cyber activities in the global landscape. The legislative package covers a broad range of devices, including hardware, software and applications and would impose obligations on manufacturers, importers, and distributors of these products across their whole life cycle. Closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

Adoption of the Cyber package proposals: closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

MEPs debate on the Cyber package proposals of the Commision which establishes common cybersecurity measures across the European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. It aims to bolster the institutions’ resilience and response capacities against cyber threats and incidents, as well as to ensure a resilient, secure EU public administration, amidst rising malicious cyber activities in the global landscape. The legislative package covers a broad range of devices, including hardware, software and applications and would impose obligations on manufacturers, importers, and distributors of these products across their whole life cycle.

Adoption of the Cyber package proposals: MEPs debate

MEPs debate the Cyber package proposals of the Commision which establishes common cybersecurity measures across the European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. It aims to bolster the institutions’ resilience and response capacities against cyber threats and incidents, as well as to ensure a resilient, secure EU public administration, amidst rising malicious cyber activities in the global landscape. The legislative package covers a broad range of devices, including hardware, software and applications and would impose obligations on manufacturers, importers, and distributors of these products across their whole life cycle. Opening statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

Adoption of the Cyber package proposals: opening statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

Russia launched its war on Ukraine on 24 February 2022, but Russian cyber-attacks against Ukraine have persisted ever since Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, intensifying just before the 2022 invasion. Over this period, Ukraine’s public, energy, media, financial, business and non-profit sectors have suffered the most. The European Parliament has called for stepping up cybersecurity assistance to Ukraine and for making full use of the EU’s cyber-sanctions regimes against individuals, entities and bodies responsible for or involved in the various cyber-attacks targeting Ukraine. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Building cyber resilience in Ukraine and the EU

Our dependency on the internet is growing in step with our vulnerability to cyber threats. The number of countries hit by cyber-attacks increased by 150 % between 2017 and 2019. Cyber-attacks spiked further during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cyber attackers operate through espionage, sabotage or even warfare. They mostly target digital service providers, governments and critical infrastructures, harming them with ransomware, data breaches or the spread of disinformation. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

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Joint debate - Crypto-assets: closing statements by Stefan BERGER (EPP, DE); Ernest URTASUN (Greens/EFA, ES) and Assita KANKO (ECR, BE), Rapporteurs and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services

Joint debate - Crypto-assets: MEPs debate

Joint debate - Crypto-assets: opening statements by Stefan BERGER (EPP, DE); Ernest URTASUN (Greens/EFA, ES) and Assita KANKO (ECR, BE), Rapporteurs and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services

Adoption of the Cyber package proposals: closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

Adoption of the Cyber package proposals: MEPs debate

Adoption of the Cyber package proposals: opening statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

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EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Crypto-assets

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Crypto-assets

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Crypto-assets

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Crypto-assets

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EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Crypto-assets

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Crypto-assets

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