The Digital Security Authority has taken on the role of the National Cyber Security Coordination Centre in the Republic of Cyprus (NCCC-CY), where it will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of European Regulation (EU) 2021/887 and take the necessary actions to promote them in the Cybersecurity Community. In doing so, it will make a significant contribution to the development of cybersecurity levels and the acquisition of the necessary expertise and specialisation in the Community. The National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre in the Republic of Cyprus will support capacity building in the field of cybersecurity at national, regional and local level.
One of the most important responsibilities of the Centre (in cooperation with the Research and Innovation Foundation - IDEF) is the management of European co-funding funds and their channelling to stakeholders within Cyprus. In order for the OSA to function properly in this direction, it had to be thoroughly assessed by the European Commission as to its capacity to manage these funds. The evaluation process involved the preparation and submission of a proposal which answered a number of questions and included a number of documents to be completed. In addition, documentation and evidence of the Centre's capabilities and capacities had to be provided. The European Commission carried out the evaluation following the submission of the proposal by OPSA on 17 February 2022.
On 4 May the proposal was formally approved by the European Commission, which is a major achievement for the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre in the Republic of Cyprus, as OPSA (together with the NCCC) will now be able to draw on and channel available European funds to stakeholders. For example, stakeholders will be able to submit co-funding requests for the purchase of tools, specialised solutions and cybersecurity equipment to enable them to strengthen their infrastructure and services. In addition, this is a great step for Cyprus as a whole to strengthen and develop the country's cybersecurity ecosystem.
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