The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has released its inaugural biennial report under the NIS 2 Directive, offering an analysis of cybersecurity maturity and capabilities across the EU. Developed in collaboration with all 27 EU Member States and the European Commission, the report provides evidence-based insights into existing vulnerabilities, strengths, and areas requiring improvement. Juhan Lepassaar, ENISA’s Executive Director, emphasized the importance of readiness in addressing increasing cybersecurity threats, technological advancements, and complex geopolitical dynamics. Lepassaar described the report as a collective effort to bolster security and resilience across the EU.
The findings draw on multiple sources, including the EU Cybersecurity Index, the NIS Investment reports, the Foresight 2030 report, and the ENISA Threat Landscape report. A Union-wide risk assessment identified significant cyber threats, with vulnerabilities actively exploited by threat actors. While Member States share common cybersecurity objectives, variations in critical sector sizes and complexities pose challenges to implementing uniform cybersecurity measures. At the individual level, younger generations have shown improvements in cybersecurity awareness, though disparities persist in the availability and maturity of education programs across Member States.
ENISA has outlined four priority areas for policy enhancement: policy implementation, cyber crisis management, supply chain security, and skills development. The report recommends providing increased financial and technical support to EU bodies an
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