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The DSA, as part of its activities for the continual improvement of cybersecurity levels in the Republic of Cyprus, and its ongoing contributions to relevant European working groups, is actively participating in the review process for the EU Directive on the Security of Network and Information Systems.  This Directive, based on which the DSA and National CSIRT-CY were created, includes the main provisions for measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (including Cyprus).

Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by the joint Insafe/INHOPE network, with the support of the European Commission*, each February to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology, especially among children and young people. Celebrated on the second day of the second week of the second month, each year on Safer Internet Day millions of people unite to inspire positive changes online, to raise awareness of online safety issues, and participate in events and activities right across the globe.

The European Assistance for Innovation Procurement initiative (www.eafip.eu) seeks to receive applications from public procurers of all EU Member States to support the implementation of Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) and Procurement of Innovative Solution (PPI).

On 7 March 2019, certified experts from ENISA, together with a representative from the National Cyber Security Centre of Portugal, concluded the peer review process of assessing the maturity level of the National CSIRT of the Republic of Cyprus.

Recognising that both Parties have independently conducted activities to ensure a safe and stable networked environment, the Digital Security Authority of Cyprus and the Israel National Cyber Directorate [INCD] signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address mutual cyber threats and promote national preparedness in the field of cyber security.

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Cyprus recently established a National Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) with assistance from ITU.  ITU News spoke with George Michaelides, Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulations, about how the Team will address cybersecurity issues in the country.

The official opening of the National CSIRT of Cyprus (Computer Security Incident Response Team) took place on Monday 25^th June 2018 at the Team’s premises in Nicosia by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Ms Vasiliki Anastasiadou. Also present at the ceremony were Mr George Michaelides the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation, the Deputy Commissioner Mr Petros Galides and Mr Brahima Sanou, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau of International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

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