One “common toolkitTo address the security risks associated with their development 5G networks, mobile telephony, was approved today by the College of Commissioners.
ΑThis decision was adopted by order of the European Council for a coordinated approach to 5G security. The measures will start to be taken by April 30.
Through this package, the Member States "undertake to proceed in a common manner on the basis of an objective assessment of the identified risks and proportionate measures", by 30 April.
It is noted that the Member States, which are also responsible for the implementation of the toolbox, have given the relevant approvals. The toolkit addresses all risks identified in the EU Coordinated Assessment, including risks related to non-technical factors, such as the risk of interference by non-EU or state actors through the 5G supply chain. The toolbox includes strategic and technical measures and corresponding actions to enhance their effectiveness.
In particular, the Member States agreed to strengthen security requirements, assess the risk characteristics of suppliers, and apply relevant restrictions to suppliers considered high risk.
The Commission announced that it would support the implementation of an EU approach to cybersecurity using all the tools at its disposal, such as telecommunications and cybersecurity rules, standardization coordination and EU certification. , the framework for controlling foreign direct investment to protect the European 5G supply, trade defense instruments, competition rules, public procurement and EU funding programs.
Magret Vestager, Executive Vice President for the Digital Age, said: “We can do great things with 5G. But only if we can make our networks secure. Only then will digital change benefit all citizens. ”
Margaritis Schoinas, Vice President for the Promotion of our European way of life, added: "A real Security Union protects Europe's citizens, businesses and infrastructure. 5G will be an innovative technology, but it can not be to the detriment of the security of our internal market. "The toolbox is an important step in an ongoing effort in the EU's collective work to better protect our critical infrastructure."
Thierry Breton, Commissioner for the Internal Market, said: "Europe has everything it needs to lead the technology race. Whether it is the development of 5G technology. "Today we are equipping EU Member States, telecommunications operators and users with the tools to build and protect a European infrastructure with the highest security standards, so that we can all take full advantage of the possibilities offered by 5G."
The Commission reports that according to a new Eurobarometer survey, also published today, awareness of cybercrime is increasing, while 52% of respondents say they are fairly well or very well informed about cybercrime, up from 46% in 2017.
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