The European Council has announced its position on cybersecurity centres

The European Council has announced that the European Union is stepping up its protection against cybersecurity threats, and is discussing a new structure of European cybersecurity centres. The European Council’s Permanent Representatives Committee have granted a mandate to the Romanian presidency to start discussions with the European Parliament regarding the establishment of a top knowledge base for cybersecurity and a network of national cybersecurity coordination centres. These are called the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres. The new cybersecurity structures. The aims of the cybersecurity structures outlined by the European Council are: The Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Centre to enhance the coordination of cybersecurity research and innovation, and as the main EU instrument for investment in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development; and. The Cybersecurity Competence Network made up of National Coordination Centres designated by member states, with access to technological expertise in cybersecurity