Friday, 8 July 2016

EU Cybersecurity Directive Brings Notification and Security Requirements for Industry

The first European Union-wide rules on cybersecurity have been adopted by the European Parliament. Approved on July 6, 2016, the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems(NIS Directive) creates new risk management and incident reporting obligations for both digital service providers and operators of essential services such as banking or transportation. It also aims to improve national cybersecurity capabilities within EU Member States and to increase cybersecurity cooperation across the EU.

Improved National Cybersecurity Capabilities

First, Member States are directed to establish and adopt national cybersecurity strategies, which will define strategic objectives and lay out any appropriate policy and regulatory measures needed to achieve “a high level of security.” Member States will be required to designate one or more national authorities to monitor application of the NIS Directive at the national level and designate a point-of-contact to facilitate cross-border cooperation with other Member States and within new cooperation mechanisms created by the Directive itself. For the full article click here 



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