This is reported on the European Commission’s website, according to Ukrinform.

“The new regulatory rules on cyber security, which define measures to increase the security level of the institutions, organizations and organizations of the European Union, came into force yesterday, January 7, 2024. It establishes internal management rules for risks in the field of cyber security, management and control for each EU institution and provides for the establishment of the Inter-Agency Cyber ​​Security Board (IICB) to monitor and assist in their implementation.” reads the message.

The new rules give additional powers to the Emergency Response Team (CERT-EU) for EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. In particular, this means additional opportunities to conduct threat assessments, exchange information and establish a coordination center for incident response. The group also received central advisory agency and service provider status. It is now called the Cybersecurity Service for EU Institutions, Agencies, Offices and Agencies.

EU institutions and organizations are obliged to regulate their internal cyber security processes and evaluate existing risks within the periods specified in the regulatory rules. The Interagency Cybersecurity Board (IICB) and CERT-EU will assist them in this work and monitor compliance with the new rules.

“As cyber threats become more aggressive and attackers become more technologically advanced, ensuring a common high level of cybersecurity across European Union institutions is essential to ensure the open, efficient, secure and sustainable functioning of the EU’s governing bodies. These regulatory rules, European “It strengthens the cyber security of institutions and EU countries, bringing them to the common high standards defined by the Directive on ensuring a high level of cyber security in the EU, known as NIS 2,” he said. and Management, Johannes Gan.

As reported, in March 2021, the European Council recognized the need to strengthen cybersecurity at the EU level and presented policy recommendations to ensure an adequate level of protection for personnel, databases, communication networks, information systems and decision-making in this area. . In March 2022, the European Commission presented relevant legislative proposals, which were adopted at the level of the EU Council and the European Parliament in June 2023.