Security News > 2022 > November > Europe calls for joint cyber defense to ward off Russia

The European Commission on Thursday proposed a cyber defense policy in response to Europe's "Deteriorating security environment" since Russia illegally invaded Ukraine earlier this year.

This will include establishing an EU Cyber Defence Coordination Centre, encouraging member states to more actively participate in Military Computer Emergency Response Teams, while building a similar network for civilian cyber incident responders, according to a joint communication [PDF] to the European Parliament and Council.

The document also suggests governments develop a cyber defense exercise to serve as a framework for joint cyber defense exercises and "Explore possibilities" to develop additional cyber rapid reaction teams, building on the PESCO CRRT project.

"To be up to the challenges and threats ahead of us, we need modern and interoperable European armed forces equipped with the latest cyber defense capabilities."

The cyber defense policy is part of a broader four-year plan to improve Europe's military mobility.

In May the EU Council tabled a proposal [PDF] for a cyber defense policy, which led to this week's actions and call for member states to implement specific coordination actions outlined in the policy.

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