Brussels: Europe and the Arabs
The European Union member states have adopted the Commission's proposal for an EU cybersecurity crisis management plan ("Cyber ​​Plan") to strengthen the Union's resilience to growing cyber threats. According to a European statement distributed in Brussels, the "Cyber ​​Plan" defines roles and responsibilities, detailing the key actors and mechanisms involved at all stages of a crisis. It enhances information sharing and response coordination at the political and technical levels throughout the crisis.
Heina Virkkonen, Executive Vice President for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, said: "I welcome today's adoption of the Cyber ​​Plan. In a crisis, there is no room for improvisation, particularly in today's rapidly evolving and uncertain geopolitical environment. It is a key element of the Union's preparedness strategy. It serves as a practical tool for Member States and EU bodies to work together to prepare for and respond to a cybercrisis that could impact our critical infrastructure and public security." The cyber plan builds on frameworks such as the Integrated Response to Political Crises and the EU Cyber ​​Diplomacy Toolkit, while being aligned with recent initiatives such as the Critical Infrastructure Blueprint and the Network Code on Cybersecurity for the EU Electricity Sector.