"In a highly dynamic cybersecurity threat landscape, we are making strides to raise our collective cyber resilience. Today, we launch a new framework to ensure that the products that we use in some of the most sensitive environments, like routers and ID cards, are cybersecure. We want our citizens, businesses, and the public sector to be able to trust the products they rely upon for securing their networks and for providing sensitive public services."
Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market
The Commission has adopted the first-ever European cybersecurity certification scheme, in line with the EU Cybersecurity Act. The scheme offers a Union-wide set of rules and procedures on how to certify ICT products in their lifecycle and thus make them more trustworthy for users. The adopted scheme is based on drafts prepared by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and will complement the Cyber Resilience Act that introduces binding cybersecurity requirements for all hardware and software products in the EU. This major step contributes to fostering Europe's global digital leadership. Furthermore, the scheme will also boost the implementation of the NIS2 Directive. |
More information: European cybersecurity certification scheme, EU Cybersecurity Act