EU Council Calls for a Stronger ENISA Amid Growing Cyber Threats

The Council of the European Union has adopted official conclusions urging the enhancement of ENISA’s resources and mandate, acknowledging its expanding responsibilities under the Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2 Directive, and the Cyber Solidarity Act.
👉 Official Source — Council of the EU

Background

Since 2019, ENISA’s workload has nearly doubled due to new cybersecurity regulations, certifications, and coordination roles. The Council now emphasizes funding stability, workforce expansion, and stronger cooperation with the private sector.

Impact on the Cybersecurity Landscape

This strengthens ENISA’s ability to:

• Oversee EU cybersecurity certification schemes.

• Support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in compliance and resilience.

• Coordinate large-scale incident response through the Cybersecurity Reserve.

For data protection firms, this evolution means more standardized guidelines, greater alignment of compliance requirements, and new cooperation opportunities within EU-funded cybersecurity initiatives.