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
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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")
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