What is the EU cybersecurity certification scheme?
The EUCC, or EU cybersecurity certification scheme, has an implementing rule that was adopted by the European Commission. The result is consistent with the cybersecurity certification methodology under consideration on EUCC, which was created by ENISA in response to a request from the European Commission.
An ad hoc working group (AHWG) made up of subject matter experts from various industrial sectors and National Cybersecurity Certification Authorities (NCCAs) of EU member states provided support to ENISA in the design of the candidate scheme.
ENISA is appreciative of the efforts made by the Stakeholder Cybersecurity Certification Group (SCCG) as well as the advice and assistance provided by Member States through the European Cybersecurity Certification Group (ECCG).
It is anticipated that the EUCC sets the path for the upcoming schemes that are presently being developed, as it is the first cybersecurity certification system accepted by the EU. While the cybersecurity certification framework is optional, an implementing act is a component of the EU Law, or “acquis communautaire.” National certification programs that were previously part of the SOG-IS agreement will eventually be replaced by EUCC.
“The adoption of the first cybersecurity certification scheme marks a milestone towards a trusted EU digital single market, and it is a piece of the puzzle of the EU cybersecurity certification framework that is currently in the making,” stated
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