European telecoms ministers yesterday agreed to set up a body to
form a European-wide strategy and act as a knowledge centre on
issues of network and information security. It will work with the
private sector in areas of risk assessment and risk management.21 Nov 2003
Dubbed the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA), the European Commission says it will represent the first systematic cross-border co-operation and information exchange between the EU Member States.
Its tasks will include advising Member States and the Commission on security issues and raise awareness of the issues among individuals and businesses.
ENISA is expected to start operations at the beginning of 2004, and will be based temporarily in Brussels.