The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has just published its biennial report on the state of cybersecurity in the Union, in accordance with Article 18 of the NIS 2 Directive. This comprehensive report offers an evidence-based overview of the EU’s cybersecurity maturity, capabilities, and emerging threats, alongside critical policy recommendations for enhancing cybersecurity across the region.
The report highlights a substantial level of cyber threats targeting the EU, with vulnerabilities being actively exploited by threat actors. While EU Member States have developed aligned cybersecurity strategies, critical sectors vary significantly in size and criticality, complicating the uniform implementation of security measures. On a positive note, cybersecurity awareness among EU citizens appears to be on the rise, especially among younger generations, though educational disparities remain across Member States.
ENISA’s report identifies four priority areas for policy action: policy implementation, cyber crisis management, supply chain security, and skills development. The report also offers six key policy recommendations::
- Strengthening support for EU Institutions and National Authorities
- Revising the EU Blueprint for Cyber Incident Response
- Cybersecurity Workforce Development
- Addressing Supply Chain Security
- Improving Sector-Specific Cybersecurity Maturity
- Promoting Cybersecurity Awareness and Hygiene
The eFORT Project pursues objectives in line with ENISA to enhance the security and resilience of critical infrastructure, particularly power grids. The EU report emphasizes the importance of collaboration among EU Member States to strengthen cybersecurity, which represents one of the key pillars of the eFORT project, based on the collaboration of 23 partners from 9 European countries, which work together to modernize and secure the electricity networks.
By aligning with the findings and recommendations of the ENISA report, the eFORT project contributes significantly to the EU’s overall strategy to bolster cybersecurity and ensure a resilient energy supply.
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