environments (e.g. Cyber Ranges Federation) should also be explored, including through utilizing the PESCO Cyber Ranges Federations Project19 Exercises can also play an important role in improving cooperation between civilian and military entities. When organising exercises, ENISA, EDA and other relevant entities should therefore systematically consider including participants from other cyber communities. As part of strengthening the EU capacity to prevent, deter and respond to cyberattacks, and in line with the 2020 EU Cybersecurity Strategy and the Strategic Compass, the High Representative will propose in 2023 options for further strengthening the EU Cyber Diplomacy Toolbox20 drawing from the elements of the EU cyber posture and the lessons learnt from the implementation of the Toolbox since its establishment. Cyber defence actions       Establish an EU Cyber Defence Coordination Centre, as the centre for common military situational awareness and explore modalities for cooperation with the Commission situation and analysis centre. Further develop and strengthen the EU Cyber Commanders Conference. Encourage Member States to actively participate in MICNET, which is the network of Military CERTs, and work towards establishing cooperation with the civilian CSIRT network. Develop a new framework project CyDef-X to support EU cyber defence exercises. Explore possibilities to further develop the concept of cyber rapid reaction teams, building on the PESCO CRRT project. Explore possibilities to further develop Cyber Ranges Federations projects Civilian support actions    Prepare an EU Cyber Solidarity Initiative, including a possible Act to make legislative changes to DEP: o to strengthen common EU detection, situational awareness and response capabilities. o to gradually build an EU-level cyber reserve with services from trusted private providers. o to support testing of critical entities for potential vulnerabilities based on EU risk assessments Explore the development of EU level cybersecurity certification schemes for cybersecurity industry and private companies. Enhance cooperation at the strategic, operational and technical level between cyber defence and other cyber communities 19 https://www.pesco.europa.eu/project/cyber-ranges-federations-crf/ Council Conclusions on a Framework for a Joint EU Diplomatic Response to Malicious Cyber Activities ("Cyber Diplomacy Toolbox") 20 7

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