EU cyber security certification programme delayed
Discussions on a voluntary cyber security certification scheme for cloud services (EUCS) in the EU have been delayed. Despite Poland’s efforts as current chair of EU ministerial meetings, progress in the first half of 2025 is unlikely, according Euronews.
The initiative, launched in 2019 by ENISA at the request of the European Commission, aims to allow companies to demonstrate the cybersecurity protection level of their ICT solutions for the EU market. However, political disagreements, particularly over sovereignty requirements advocated by France and its existing SecNum Cloud scheme, have delayed the process. These divisions require an opinion from the European Cybersecurity Certification Group, with the next meeting possibly scheduled for February at the earliest.
Poland plans to focus on cyber security during its presidency, including hosting a meeting of telecommunications ministers and a conference on ENISA standardisation. Industry groups, however, remain sceptical about breakthroughs in the EUCS impasse. The BSA, which represents the global software industry, expressed disappointment at the continuing impasse after four years of discussion and stressed that data protection must take precedence over political considerations. They urge the Commission to quickly adopt the latest EUCS draft and stress Europe’s need for robust cybersecurity resilience.
Some believe the Commission could postpone the review of the EUCS process until the review of the Cyber Security Act (CSA) is completed. The CSA, which takes effect in 2019, gives ENISA the authority to develop certification programmes. Although it was reviewed last year, no revisions were made. Of the two proposed certifications since 2019, only one related to ICT commodities has been approved; another related to 5G is still under development.
In her mission letter, newly appointed EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen emphasised her commitment to strengthening cybersecurity by improving the adoption of European certification schemes.
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