About Trust and Security

Web-based attacks in the EU and around the world increased by 36% during 2011. Unsurprisingly, security against online accidents and crime has become central to consumer confidence and the online economy.
The European Union is promoting cyber-security on a number of fronts. The EU’s Digital Agenda sees internet trust and security as vital to a vibrant digital society, and is carrying out 14 actions to improve cyber-security readiness. These range from setting up a new cybercrime platform to awareness campaigns for the online safety of children.

The European Strategy on Cyber-Security sets out ways to strengthen network and information security across the EU. It protects the public and private sectors from intrusion and fraud, by strengthening cross-border cooperation and information exchange.

The European Commission’s priorities for a coherent network and information security (NIS) across the EU include:

• Ensuring online privacy, which also covers targeting for advertising purposes.
• Supporting research into cyber security, ranging from cryptology to biometrics research.
• Developing network and information security at the international level. International standards are a major concern.

European Commission activities on Trust and Security cover the areas  of Cybersecurity and Online Privacy.

Find out more on additional EU activities related to Trust and Security here:

• ENISA: European Network and Information Security Agency
• Better Internet for Kids