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Term · 28. International Regulations

ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) ENISA

Standard Source: ENISA

Definition

EU agency providing cybersecurity guidance, threat intelligence, and certification schemes across member states. Coordinates EU Cybersecurity Certification Framework (EUCC, EU5G), publishes Threat Landscape reports, and supports NIS2 Directive and CRA implementation. ENISA does not issue binding regulations but its guidelines are widely referenced by national CSIRTs and regulators.

Synonyms
  • European Network and Information Security Agency
Application
Reference for EU-operating organizations seeking authoritative guidance on NIS2 compliance, incident reporting templates, and identity-related threats (account takeover, credential phishing, identity federation risks). ENISA guidelines often inform national cybersecurity authority (NCA) interpretations.
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