Activities of Ville NIINISTÖ related to 2023/0109(COD)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down measures to strengthen solidarity and capacities in the Union to detect, prepare for and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents
Amendments (6)
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The use of and dependence on information and communication technologies have become fundamental aspects and vulnerabilities in all sectors of economic activity as our public administrations, companies and citizens are more interconnected and interdependent across sectors and borders than ever before.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The magnitude, frequency and impact of cybersecurity incidents are increasing, including supply chain attacks aiming at cyberespionage, ransomware or disruption. They represent a major threat to the functioning of network and information systems. In view of the fast-evolving threat landscape, the threat of possible large-scale incidents causing significant disruption or damage to critical infrastructures demands heightened preparedness at all levels of the Union’s cybersecurity framework. That threat goes beyond Russia’s military aggression on Ukraine, and is likely to persist given the multiplicity of state- aligned, and criminal and hacktivist actors involved in current geopolitical tensions. Such incidents can impede the provision of public services and the pursuit of economic activities, including in critical or highly critical sectors, generate substantial financial losses, undermine user confidence, cause major damage to the economy of the Union, and could even have health or life-threatening consequences. Moreover, cybersecurity incidents are unpredictable, as they often emerge and evolve within very short periods of time, not contained within any specific geographical area, and occurring simultaneously or spreading instantly across many countries.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) While the European Cyber Shield is a civilian project, the cyber defence community could benefit from stronger civilian detection and situational awareness capabilities developed for the protection of critical infrastructure. Cross-border SOCs, with the support of the Commission and the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (‘ECCC’), and in cooperation with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the ‘High Representative’), should gradually develop dedicated access conditions and safeguards protocols and standards to allow for cooperation with the cyber defence community, including vetting and security conditions, respecting the civilian character of insitutions and the destination of funding, therefore using the funds available to the defence community . The development of the European Cyber Shield should be accompanied by a reflection enabling future collaboration with networks and platforms responsible for information sharing in the cyber defence community, in close cooperation with the High Representative and in full respect of rights and freedoms.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Following a call for expression of interest, National SOCs shallmay be selected by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (‘ECCC’) to participate in a joint procurement of tools and infrastructures with the ECCC. The ECCC may award grants to the selected National SOCs to fund the operation of those tools and infrastructures. The Union financial contribution shall cover up to 50% of the acquisition costs of the tools and infrastructures, and up to 50% of the operation costs, with the remaining costs to be covered by the Member State. Before launching the procedure for the acquisition of the tools and infrastructures, the ECCC and the National SOC shall conclude a hosting and usage agreement regulating the usage of the tools and infrastructures.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Following a call for expression of interest, a Hosting Consortium shallmay be selected by the ECCC to participate in a joint procurement of tools and infrastructures with the ECCC. The ECCC may award to the Hosting Consortium a grant to fund the operation of the tools and infrastructures. The Union financial contribution shall cover up to 75% of the acquisition costs of the tools and infrastructures, and up to 50% of the operation costs, with the remaining costs to be covered by the Hosting Consortium. Before launching the procedure for the acquisition of the tools and infrastructures, the ECCC and the Hosting Consortium shall conclude a hosting and usage agreement regulating the usage of the tools and infrastructures.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Following the triggering of the cyber emergency mechanism, the Commission shall report each year the assessment of both positive and negative working of the mechanism, including whether further cooperation or training requirements are needed.