Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , participated as a speaker at the 2024 Cybersecurity Resilience & Market Conference today, on October 31, 2024. The conference is hosted by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) in collaboration with the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) and Romania’s National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) , at the JW Marriott Hotel in Bucharest, Romania.
Sorin Mierlea spoke on the “Cyber resilience of the Single Market – In practice” panel, where the objective was to bring together Manufacturer – Notified Body – Market Surveillance Authority – Consumer to discuss pre-market and post-market activities.
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One of the main topics during this discussion focused on developing a single market access toolkit specifically for products with digital elements. This toolkit aims to provide a standardized framework that ensures these products meet uniform cybersecurity requirements across the European market.
Furthermore, the conversation emphasized the importance of educating both manufacturers and consumers on the secure use of products with digital elements throughout their lifecycle. This would involve initiatives such as consumer awareness campaigns on cybersecurity risks, instructions for updating and maintaining devices, and resources for troubleshooting cybersecurity concerns. The goal is to foster a culture of proactive cybersecurity awareness, where both users and producers understand the shared responsibility in maintaining the security of digital products. In the long term, this approach aims to enhance overall consumer trust in digital products, creating a safer digital environment in the EU market.
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Alongside Mr. Sorin Mierlea , the panel included the following speakers:
- Johan KLYKENS, Director, Cybersecurity Certification Authority Belgium
- Hugo LENSSEN, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Netherlands
- Ilias CHANTZOS, Broadcom and ENISA Advisory Group (AG) member
InfoCons – European Organization for Consumer Protection and Promotion of Programs and Strategies , a full member of the World Organization Consumers International, founding member of the Federation of Consumer Associations, and member of ANEC.
