EU approach to cyber-security

Fighting cross-border crime affecting information and communications networks (cybercrime) is a priority in the EU’s internal security strategy. To counter so-called cyber-attacks in a borderless space, the European Union and the Council of Europe have drawn up common strategies, operational measures and legislation.

EEAS: Foreign policy: EU Cyber Security Strategy http://eeas.europa.eu/policies/eu-cyber-security/index_en.htm

European Commission: Digital Agenda for Europe: Telecoms & the Internet: Trust & Security: Cybersecurity http://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/cybersecurity

ESO: Background information: Council conclusions on the Commission and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy joint communication on the Cybersecurity Strategy of the European Union: An Open, Safe and Secure Cyberspace http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-the-commission-and-the-high-representative-of-the-european-union-for-foreign-affairs-and-security-policy-joint-communication-on-the-cybersecurity-strategy-of-the/

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