Recitals - EU Cybersecurity Act | Cybersecurity Regulation & Compliance

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),
Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (3),

Recital 1
Essential Role of ICT in Economic Growth and Societal Systems *

Recital 2
Strengthening Cybersecurity for a Connected EU: The Importance of Certification in the Digital Era *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Digital Age: Protecting Society from Rising Threats *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Supporting SMEs, Start-Ups, and Local Innovation *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: Coordinated Responses and Resilience Amid Rising Cyber Threats *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: Building Unified Capabilities and Cooperation Across Member States *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness and Trust with Transparent Union-wide Certification *

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Promoting Cyber-Hygiene: Simple Practices for Reducing Cyber Threat Risks *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: Building Stronger Member State Capabilities for Cross-Border Threat Response *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity: Building Trust in ICT Products and Services through Accurate Assurance and Cyber-Hygiene *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity: Managing Third-Party Dependencies in ICT Products and Services *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Through Security-by-Design in ICT Development *

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Implementing Security by Default: Simplifying ICT Configuration for Enhanced Protection *

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ENISA’s Role in Strengthening EU Network and Information Security Regulations *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: Key Strategies, Legislation, and Collaborative Efforts *

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Reevaluating ENISA’s Mandate: Strengthening EU Cybersecurity in a Changing Landscape *

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ENISA’s Role in Strengthening EU Cybersecurity: Expertise, Cooperation, and Policy Guidance *

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ENISA’s Optimal Location in Greece: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Staff Well-being *

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Boosting ENISA Resources to Strengthen EU Cybersecurity *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Building Trust and Cooperation Across the EU *

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Enhancing ENISA’s Capabilities through Expert Collaboration and Skill Development *

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ENISA: Advancing EU Cybersecurity Policy and Legal Consistency *

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Ensuring Security and Stability of the Open Internet’s Public Core: ENISA’s Role in Safeguarding Key Protocols and Infrastructure *

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Enhancing Cyber Resilience: ENISA’s Role in Implementing EU Cybersecurity Directives *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Strengthening EU Member States’ Capabilities and CSIRTs *

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ENISA’s Role in Enhancing EU Cybersecurity Strategies and Training *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Education and Awareness Coordination *

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ENISA’s Role in Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: Support for Directive (EU) 2016/1148 Cooperation Group *

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Enhancing Public-Private Cooperation for Critical Infrastructure Protection: ENISA’s Role in Information Sharing and Guidance *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity: The Importance of Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure *

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ENISA’s Role in Enhancing Cybersecurity Collaboration Across EU Institutions and Private Sector *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Cross-Border Incident Response and Cooperation *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity: ENISA and CERT-EU Forge Strategic Cooperation *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Supporting CSIRTs and Member State Cooperation *

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Comprehensive EU Cybersecurity Technical Situation Report: Enhancing Union Situational Awareness *

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ENISA’s Role in Enhancing Incident Response Through Ex-Post Technical Inquiries *

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Encouraging Cooperation with ENISA While Safeguarding Sensitive Business and Public Security Information *

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ENISA’s Strategic Role in Analyzing and Addressing Emerging Cybersecurity Risks *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Developing Expertise and Informative Information Hub *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness: ENISA’s Role in Educating and Protecting EU Citizens and Businesses *

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ENISA’s Central Role in Promoting Security and Privacy Awareness in the EU *

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ENISA’s Cybersecurity Market Observatory: Analyzing Trends in Supply and Demand *

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ENISA’s Role in Enhancing EU Cybersecurity through International Cooperation *

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ENISA’s Collaborative Approach: Engaging with EU Authorities for Cybersecurity and Data Protection *

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Building Strategic Partnerships with Academic Institutions and Consumer Organizations *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Supporting CSIRTs Network Cooperation *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Regular and Biennial Preparedness Exercises *

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ENISA’s Role in Enhancing EU Cybersecurity Certification and Digital Trust *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity: Promoting Best Practices and Standards for Risk Assessment in Public and Private Sectors *

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Enhancing Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Promoting Safe ICT Standards Across the EU *

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ENISA’s Role in Enhancing Cybersecurity for ICT Products and Services in the Internal Market *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: ENISA’s Role in Research and Collaboration *

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ENISA Collaborates with European Standardisation Bodies for Cybersecurity Certification *

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Enhancing Global Cybersecurity: The Need for International Cooperation and Unified Standards *

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ENISA: Ready to Support EU Bodies with Expert Advice and Assistance *

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Enhancing ENISA’s Governance: Aligning with EU Joint Statement for Improved Agency Performance *

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Roles and Responsibilities of the ENISA Management Board *

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Ensuring Expertise and Stability in ENISA’s Management Board for Optimal Functionality *

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Key Responsibilities and Independence of ENISA’s Executive Director in Cybersecurity Leadership *

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Enhancing Management Board Decisions: The Role of the Executive Board in Providing In-Depth Analysis and Strategic Solutions *

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Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement: The Role of ENISA’s Advisory Group *

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Establishing a Balanced Stakeholder Cybersecurity Certification Group for Enhanced ENISA Consultation *

Recital 63
Ensuring Transparency and Data Protection: ENISA’s Compliance with EU Regulations and Conflict of Interest Protocols *

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Securing ENISA’s Independence: Ensuring Adequate Budget and Accountability *

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Enhancing Trust in ICT: The Critical Role of Cybersecurity Certification *

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Enhancing Europe’s Cybersecurity: Addressing Market Fragmentation and Certification Challenges *

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Challenges and Gaps in ICT Cybersecurity Certification Across Member States *

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Challenges and Progress in EU Security Certification with SOG-IS MRA *

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Establishing a Unified European Cybersecurity Certification Framework for Enhanced Trust and Efficiency *

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Uniform European Cybersecurity Certification to Prevent Inconsistent Standards *

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Building Robust European Cybersecurity Certification: Leveraging Existing Frameworks and International Standards *

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Ensuring Cybersecurity Agility: Future-Proof Certification Strategies *

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Empowering EU Cybersecurity Certification: Unified Schemes and National Supervision *

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Understanding ICT Certification and Data Protection Under EU Regulations *

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Ensuring Comprehensive Cybersecurity in European ICT Certification Schemes *

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Understanding Deviations in European Cybersecurity Certification Schemes: Key Requirements and Justifications *

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Understanding European Cybersecurity Certifications and Conformity Assessments for ICT Products and Services *

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Choosing the Right European Cybersecurity Certification: Risk-Based Guidance for ICT Products, Services, and Processes *

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European Cybersecurity Certification: Embracing Conformity Self-Assessment for Low-Risk ICT Products *

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Understanding European Cybersecurity Certification: Self-Assessments vs. Third-Party Certifications *

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EU Statement of Conformity: Ensuring Compliance with European Cybersecurity Certification for ICT Products and Services *

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EU Cybersecurity Conformity for ICT Products: Documentation and Assessment Guidelines *

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European Cybersecurity Certification Framework: Governance and Stakeholder Involvement *

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Strategic Framework for European Cybersecurity Certification: Enhancing ICT Security and Industry Preparedness *

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Comprehensive Guide to European Cybersecurity Certification by ENISA *

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Understanding Assurance Levels in European Cybersecurity Certification Schemes *

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Understanding Evaluation and Assurance Levels in European Cybersecurity Certification *

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Understanding Basic Assurance Level and Evaluation Components for ICT Certification *

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Guidelines for Achieving ‘Substantial’ Assurance Level in ICT Security *

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Ensuring High Assurance: Evaluating ICT Security Against Advanced Cyberattacks *

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Understanding Voluntary and Mandatory European Cybersecurity Certification *

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Future of Mandatory Cybersecurity Certifications for ICT in the EU: Enhancing Secure Products and Services *

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Comprehensive Guide to European Cybersecurity Certifications: Informed Choices for ICT Users *

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Streamlining European Cybersecurity Certification: Ending National Schemes to Strengthen the Internal Market *

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Enhancing EU Cybersecurity: Harmonizing Practices and Encouraging Innovation *

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Adapting European Cybersecurity Certifications for Evolving Software and Hardware Updates *

Recital 97
European Cybersecurity Certification: Accreditation and Conformity Assessment Explained *

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Adapting National Laws for European Cybersecurity Certification Standards *

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European Cybersecurity Certification: Enhancing Standards with a Robust Peer Review System *

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Enhancing European Cybersecurity Certification: Peer-Assessment for High Assurance ICT Schemes *

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Designating National Cybersecurity Certification Authorities for Enhanced Regulation Compliance *

Recital 102
National Cybersecurity Certification: Roles, Responsibilities, and Cooperation in Ensuring ICT Compliance in the EU *

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Establishing the European Cybersecurity Certification Group: Ensuring Consistent Implementation and Promoting Best Practices *

Recital 104
Boosting Cybersecurity Awareness: EU Guidelines on Certified ICT Practices *

Recital 105
Enhancing Global Trade: EU Mutual Recognition Agreements for Cybersecurity Certificates *

Recital 106
Implementing Powers for EU Regulation: Ensuring Uniform Conditions Under Regulation 182/2011 *

Recital 107
Streamlined Procedures for European Cybersecurity Certification and ENISA Inquiries *

Recital 108
Evaluating ENISA: Enhancing Cybersecurity Expertise and Certification Frameworks in the EU *

Recital 109
EU Regulation: Achieving Objectives with Subsidiarity and Proportionality *

Recital 110
Repeal of Regulation (EU) No 526/2013: Key Insights and Implications *