Information from European Insights ISACA Credentials Spotlighted at ENISA WebinarLast week, ISACA credentials were featured in an ENISA webinar, “Using the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework to Sustain Cybersecurity Workforce,” which introduced ENISA’s new framework. We are excited ENISA chose to align ISACA’s certifications with the framework. Congratulations to ISACA member Vladlena Benson, who was selected to participate in this initiative and was a featured presenter in the webinar. This alignment is an excellent example of ISACA’s coordinated strategy execution in Europe. - A link to the presentation is here. Dr. Bensen’s presentation begins at the 57:00-minute mark.
ISACA Featured in the European Court of Auditors’ Special Report The European Court of Auditors has published a Special Report 05/2022: Cybersecurity of EU Institutions, Bodies and Agencies: Level of preparedness overall not commensurate with the threats. The report has several references to ISACA guidance and recommended good practices. The report examines the levels of cybersecurity across EU institutions and finds discrepancies in the budget spent, development of a cybersecurity plan, and other approaches to cybersecurity. - Leverage this recognition and resource in your advocacy activities and efforts to contribute to ISACA’s impact in Europe.
EU Commission Proposes Cyber Security Rules for EU Bodies The European Commission has proposed that EU countries put a framework in place to manage cybersecurity risks at EU institutions. This proposal is part of a larger package of draft rules that would require all EU institutions to identify cybersecurity risks, create improvement plans for their respective cybersecurity postures, conduct assessments, and share information about incidents. The Commission also proposed that an information security regulation be drafted to define a set of minimum standards and rules for all EU institutions. - Engage with appropriate policy makers to share information on how ISACA and CMMI offerings can address the various aspects of these new regulations. Contact us for support and assistance.
EU and USA Reach Preliminary Deal on Data Privacy The EU and USA jointly announced an agreement in principle on a new trans-Atlantic data flow agreement. The deal would allow data about Europeans to be stored on USA soil, calming the concerns of thousands of companies with trans-Atlantic operations facing mounting legal challenges. - Fact sheets released by the two sides can be found here: USA and EU.
Cyber Resilience Act Consultation The European Commission presented its call for evidence for an impact assessment and public consultation on the Cyber Resilience Act. The call for evidence notes the cascading effects of a cybersecurity incident in a connected environment. ISACA Global is working with ISACA’s EU Advocacy Task Force on a response, which presents an opportunity to reference how ISACA’s training and certifications address the shortage of cybersecurity professionals. | 
