ITI Proposes Strategic Reforms to Modernize EU Cybersecurity Framework: Calls for Stronger ENISA and Streamlined Rules in Submission to Cybersecurity Act Review
BRUSSELS – As global cybersecurity threats escalate, the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) has submitted comprehensive recommendations to the European Commission on the revision of the EU Cybersecurity Act. This strategic release comes as ITI visits the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) to underscore the critical need for robust, coherent, and future-ready cybersecurity policies in Europe.
The Cybersecurity Act review is a key opportunity to reinforce what works and reform what doesn’t,” said ITI Policy Manager for EU Cybersecurity Laura Wiesenfeld.Through our contribution and direct engagement with ENISA, we’re encouraging a review that strengthens ENISA’s capacity, improves the development of cybersecurity certifications, simplifies the EU cybersecurity acquis, and ensures the overall framework remains globally aligned and risk-based.”
In its submission, ITI urges the EU to:
- Empower ENISA with the resources and mandate to drive harmonized cybersecurity practices across Member States;
- Improve the development of cybersecurity certification schemes by enhancing transparency and stakeholder involvement;
- Simplify the cybersecurity acquis by harmonizing overlapping requirements under NIS2, DORA, and the Cyber Resilience Act; and
- Promote secure and resilient supply chains without restricting access to trusted global technologies.
ITI’s proposals aim to strike a balance between high security standards and operational practicality, enabling technology providers to focus on what matters most: protecting Europe’s digital infrastructure and its citizens.
“As the voice of the global tech industry, ITI believes that collaboration with ENISA and EU policymakers is vital,” said ITI Director General for Europe Guido Lobrano. “By ensuring that the agency is well-equipped and streamlining cybersecurity requirements, we can enhance both resilience and competitiveness.”
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