European Commission boosts security on the Internet

In response to the request by the Stockholm European Council on 23-24 March 2001, the European Commission today launched a series of policy recommendations to make the Internet safer for citizens and business. As the use of network and information systems spreads, the need for network security grows.

The Communication defines network and information security, describes the main security threats viruses, hacking, denial of service, interception, but also natural disasters - and concludes that there is a need for a more collaborative approach to solving the problems.

More information:
- Commission boosts security on the Internet (European Commission, press release 06/06/2001)
- Network and Information Security: Proposal for a European Policy Approach - PDF- (06/06/2001)

Date of publication: 06/06/2001

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