Cybersecurity, privacy and users

Preserving the rights of individuals and organisations to benefit from dependable, cybersecure ICT products and services that are accessible to all

ETSI offers guidance on a wide range of cybersecurity, digital privacy, safety and accessibility issues to regulators, manufacturers, network operators and users. This work sees us co-operating closely with national, regional and international bodies including ENISA, CEN, CENELEC, ITU and ISO. 

Why standards matter

Standards for cybersecurity play a fundamental role in safeguarding the interests of individuals, businesses and public organisations. Supporting the requirements of the European Commission and a wider global market, we create standardised solutions that ensure the security and resilience of ICT products and services, as well as mechanisms to protect the integrity of electronic communications for all, including end users with special needs. 

Key activities and focus areas

Supporting European standardisation needs 

Production of Harmonised European Standards and other deliverables in response to EU Standardisation Requests, including the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). 

Assisting law enforcement agencies 

Developing standards supporting common international requirements for law enforcement agencies, including the interception of content and disclosure of electronic communications related data to help investigate serious crime and terrorism. 

Authentication and encryption 

Specifying authentication, encryption and key agreement mechanisms for a range of different standardised technologies. 

Electronic identities and signatures 

Addressing the requirements of electronic identities, authentication and signatures (eIDAS), including formats, procedures and policies as well as trust service supporting eIDAS. 

Optimising user experience 

Developing standards and other deliverables that set necessary criteria to embed optimum usability and improve user experience in the digital networked economy. 

Smart card and secure element 

Developing and maintaining specifications for Secure Elements (SEs) in a multi-application capable environment, their integration and secure provisioning of services making use of SEs. 

Key technical groups

Technical Committee (TC)

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TC CYBER

Developing market-driven solutions for the cybersecurity of infrastructures, devices, services and protocols, along with advice and guidance to users, manufacturers, operators and regulators.

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TC CYBER

Technical Committee (TC)

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TC ESI

Format of digital signatures including procedures and policies for creation and validation; policy, security and technical requirements for Trust Service Providers (TSP) such as certification...

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TC ESI

Technical Committee (TC)

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TC LI

Supporting international requirements for law enforcement agencies, including interception of content and disclosure of electronic communications related data with supporting standards for warrantry and internal...

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TC LI

Technical Committee (TC)

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TC SAI

Mitigating against threats arising from the deployment of AI – and threats to AI systems – from other AIs and from conventional sources; identifying measures...

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TC SAI

Technical Committee (TC)

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TC SET

Developing and maintaining specifications for the Secure Element (SE) used in communication systems including the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications.

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TC SET
CRA - European stars

Cybersecurity is one of the most complex technological issues, it is therefore essential to understand the challenges of today and those that we will face in the future. ETSI is currently working on the 19 vertical security standards of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) to enhance EU cybersecurity by ensuring that digital products and services remain secure throughout their lifecycle.

 

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ETSI releases world-leading standard for securing AI

Today ETSI announces the publication of its new standard, ETSI EN 304 223, that provides baseline cybersecurity requirements for AI models and systems. Building on...

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ETSI releases world-leading standard for securing AI