The Critical Role of Governments in EU Cyber-Resilience

The IDC Perspective highlights the escalating cybersecurity threats in the EU, emphasizing the critical role of governments in enhancing cyber-resilience. It discusses the shift from the traditional perimeter defense to a broader focus on national survivability and the importance of cross-sector collaboration, life-cycle cybersecurity approaches, and the empowerment of non-security experts. The report advises on leveraging automation, AI, and holistic strategies to bolster resilience, and it also underscores the necessity of continuous investment in cybersecurity to protect against current and future threats."Governments must evolve from perimeter defense to ensuring national cyber-resilience by embracing a holistic life-cycle approach to cybersecurity," said Massimiliano Claps, research director, IDC Government Insights EMEA.