Briefing - Cyber solidarity act - 10-07-2025
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Russia's war against Ukraine has revealed the extent of our dependency on digital technology and the fragility of the digital space. It has triggered a surge in cyber-attacks that have been particularly disruptive when targeting critical infrastructure – suBriefing - Cyber solidarity act - 10-07-2025
Russia's war against Ukraine has revealed the extent of our dependency on digital technology and the fragility of the digital space. It has triggered a surge in cyber-attacks that have been particularly disruptive when targeting critical infrastructure – such as energy, health or finance – because of the increasing reliance on information technology, rendering this infrastructure all the more vulnerable. Against this backdrop, the Commission has proposed a regulation on a cyber solidarity act that would address the urgent need to strengthen solidarity and EU capacities to detect, prepare for and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents. The adopted regulation envisages the establishment of a framework based on three pillars. The first is a European cybersecurity alert system – a pan-European infrastructure network consisting of national and cross-border interconnected security operation centres or 'cyber hubs'. The second is a cybersecurity emergency mechanism to improve the EU's cyber resilience by supporting – including financially – preparedness, response and mutual assistance actions among Member States and creating a European cybersecurity reserve of trusted providers. The third is a cybersecurity incident review mechanism to assess and review significant or large-scale incidents. The Cyber Solidarity Act was published in the EU's Official Journal on 15 January 2025. It entered into force on 4 February 2025 and became binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP Read more