Security News > 2024 > February > EU adopts first cybersecurity certification scheme for safer tech

The European Commission adopted the implementing regulation concerning the EU cybersecurity certification scheme on Common Criteria.

ENISA is grateful for the guidance and support from Member States via the European Cybersecurity Certification Group and for the contributions of the Stakeholder Cybersecurity Certification Group.

As the first EU cybersecurity certification scheme to be adopted, it is expected that the EUCC paves the way for the next schemes that are currently in preparation.

EU Agency for Cybersecurity Executive Director Juhan Lepassaar underscored that "The adoption of the first cybersecurity certification scheme marks a milestone towards a trusted EU digital single market, and it is a piece of the puzzle of the EU cybersecurity certification framework that is currently in the making."

As provided for by the 2019 Cybersecurity Act, the new scheme falls under the EU cybersecurity certification framework.

The Agency has also undertaken a feasibility study on an EU cybersecurity certification requirements on AI and is supporting the European Commission and Member States to establish a certification strategy for the eIDAS/wallet.

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