European security agency under fire
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The future of the European security agency could be in doubt if Member States are...
The European Network and Information Security Agency (Enisa) has come under severe criticism for its lack of vision, focus and flexibility, and for its geographical inaccessibility.
A House of Commons European Committee report has attacked the European agency, whose key function is to ensure the security and resilience of European communication networks, for its insufficient activity and general failure to deliver the value added hoped for. The organisations structure, skills mix, small operational staff, and remote location on the Greek island of Crete were all highlighted as key reasons for Enisas underperformance.
The agency was established under the 2004 Enisa Regulation. Its remit is to analyse current and emerging risks to communication networks and information systems, and to provide advice and recommendations on how to guard against these threats. It is also supposed to broker relationships between various parties, including industry and government, and to increase cross-border co-operation.
Enisas future could be in doubt if Member States are unable to agree upon a renewed strategy for the agencys second phase.
If its effectiveness is not improved, reads the report, Enisa could suffer rapid weakening and loss of reputation.
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