15 Amendments of Arndt KOHN related to 2018/0328(COD)
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Competence Centre should be the Union's main instrument to pool investment in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development and to implement relevant projects and initiatives together with the Cybersecurity Competence Network. It should deliver cybersecurity-related financial support from the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe programmes, as well as from the European Defence Fund for actions and administrative costs related to defence, and should be open to the European Regional Development Fund and other programmes where appropriate. This approach should contribute to creating synergies and coordinating financial support related to cybersecurity research, innovation, technology and industrial development and avoiding duplication.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Taking into account that the objectives of this initiative can be best achieved if all Member States or as many Member States as possible participacontribute, and as an incentive for Member States to take part, only Member States who contribute financially to the administrative and operational costs of the Competence Centre should hold voting rights.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Competence Centre should have several key functions. First, the Competence Centre should facilitate and help coordinate the work of the European Cybersecurity Competence Network and nurture the Cybersecurity Competence Community. The Centre should drive the cybersecurity technological agenda and facilitate access to the expertise gathered in the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community. Secondly, it should implement relevant parts of Digital Europe and Horizon Europe programmes as well as of the European Defence Fund, by allocating grants, typically following a competitive call for proposals. Thirdly, the Competence Centre should facilitate joint investment by the Union, Member States and/or industry.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The Competence Centre should have an Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board as an advisory body to ensure regular dialogue with the private sector, consumers’ organisations and other relevant stakeholders. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board should focus on issues relevant to stakeholders and bring them to the attention of the Competence Centre's Governing Board. The composition of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board and the tasks assigned to it, such as being consulted regarding the work plan, should ensure sufficient representation of stakeholders in the work of the Competence Centre. A minimum number of seats should be allocated to each category of industry stakeholders, with particular attention paid to the representation of SMEs.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Competence Centre shall contribute to the implementation of the cybersecurity part of the Digital Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX and in particular actions related to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No XXX [Digital Europe Programme] thereof and, of the Horizon Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX and in particular Section 2.2.6 of Pillar II of Annex I. of Decision No XXX on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation[ref. number of the Specific Programme] and of the European Defence Fund established by Regulation No XXX.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) Increase European digital autonomy in respect to cybersecurity
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. contribute to the implementation of the cybersecurity part of the Digital Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX26 and in particular actions related to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No XXX [Digital Europe Programme] and, of the Horizon Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX27 and in particular Section 2.2.6 of Pillar II of Annex I. of Decision No XXX on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation[ref. number of the Specific Programme]., of the European Defence Fund established by Regulation No XXX and of other Union programmes when provided for in legal acts of the Union]; _________________ 26 [add full title and OJ reference] 27 [add full title and OJ reference]
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) cooperating closely with National Standardisation Organisations to ensure the uptake of existing standards and to involve all relevant stakeholders, particularly SMEs, in setting new standards;
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Cybersecurity Competence Community shall consist of industry, including SMEs and associations of SMEs, the European Standardisation Organisations, associations of users, academic and non-profit research organisations, and associations operating at national or at European level, as well as public entities and other entities dealing with operational and technical matters. It shall bring together the main stakeholders with regard to cybersecurity technological and industrial capacities in the Union. It shall involve National Coordination Centres as well as Union institutions and bodies with relevant expertise..
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5 a) encourage Community members that are manufacturers and service providers to certify their products and services under certification schemes adopted under the Cybersecurity Act.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall consist of no more than 1625 members. The members shall be appointed by the Governing Board from among the representatives of the entities of the Cybersecurity Competence Community.
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of members of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall be threefour years. That term shall be renewable.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) An amount from the European Defence Fund for actions and administrative costs related to defence.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. The Union financial contributionEuropean Defence Fund shall not cover the tasks referred to in Article 4(8)(b)
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
The Competence Centre Governing Board shall adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members, bodies and staff, including the Executive Director. Those rules shall contain the provisions intended to avoid a conflict of interest in respect of the representatives of the members serving in the Governing Board as well as the Scientific and Industrial Advisory Board in accordance with Regulation XXX [new Financial Regulation].