Defining and securing the Internet of Things
The EU Cybersecurity Agency ENISA published a report on the security of the Internet of Things (IoT). The study aims to set the scene for IoT security in Europe. It serves as …
European Commission wants ENISA to introduce EU-wide cybersecurity certification scheme
“Cyber security attacks know no borders and no one is immune,” European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker noted in his State of the Union Speech on …
Cybersecurity: Industry concerns and suggestions for policy makers
The EU Agency for Network and Information security – ENISA – together with industry recently reached a common position on cybersecurity, that reflects the concerns of industry …
Recommendations to help the security of ICS-SCADA systems
The use of long-range communication networks, and specially the Internet, has revolutionised ICS-SCADA systems and architectures. The use of network communication in these …
ENISA says crypto backdoors are a bad idea
“History has shown that technology beats legislation, and criminals are best placed to capitalise on this opportunity,” the European Network and Information …
Protecting smart hospitals: A few recommendations
The European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) has released a new report to help IT and security officers of healthcare organizations implement IoT …
Cyber Europe 2016: Analyzing realistic cybersecurity incidents
The European ICT Industry is one of the most advanced in the world. Making the EU’s single market fit for the digital age could contribute €415 billion per year to the …
The economic impact of security incidents on critical information infrastructures
Cyber security incidents affecting CIIs (Critical Information Infrastructures) are considered nowadays global risks that can have significant negative impact for several …
Defending the smart grid: What security measures to implement
Smart grids are a fundamental component of the European critical infrastructure. They are rooted on communication networks that have become essential elements allowing the …
Threats to the critical information infrastructure on the rise
Citizens and businesses depend on information and communications infrastructure to support online critical services (e.g. energy, telecommunications, healthcare). Increased …
Good practice guide on disclosing vulnerabilities
ENISA published a good practice guide on vulnerability disclosure, aiming to provide a picture of the challenges the security researchers, the vendors and other involved …
Securing the smart home environment
Currently, smart home environments complement traditional home appliances with connected devices that collect, exchange and process data to create added-value services and …
