DSA and CCCI strengthen cooperation

The Digital Security Authority (DSA) and Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) have agreed to strengthen their cooperation.

The DSA is a new independent governmental agency under the supervision of the Commissioner of Communications. It is responsible for the implementation of the European NIS (Network and Information Security) Directive, with a strong focus on upgrading and maintaining high levels of cybersecurity for all of the operators of essential services and critical information infrastructures in our country, including operators in the energy, water, transport, health, banking, financial market infrastructure, and digital infrastructure sectors.

A DSA and CCCI announcement says the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to strengthen existing cooperation and seek opportunities in areas of mutual interest in the field of IT and technology in relation to cyber security.

According to an announcement, the framework of cooperation will include, among other things, the co-organisation of educational activities, seminars, workshops, as well as joint participation in European research projects with the aim of raising awareness and improving the culture of Cypriot businesses in cybersecurity, with a particular emphasis on small and medium-sized businesses that form the backbone of the Cypriot economy.

The DSA mission also covers digital service providers that are established in Cyprus are also covered – examples include online marketplaces, online search engines and cloud computing services. The establishment of the Digital Security Authority, which incorporates the National CSIRT, is crucial to significantly raising the cybersecurity posture and capabilities of Cyprus, securing our society and boosting our international competitiveness, helping to contribute to the development of our economy in the process.