A new EU Cyber Security Regulation has taken effect in the EU, introducing a minimal set of measures for public institutions in EU member countries to protect themselves from online attacks. In Romania, just like in most EU countries, the number of cyber-attacks from Russia has increased since the start of the war in Ukraine. Under the Regulation, an EU Cyber Security Board will also be set up, which will monitor the implementation of security measures. Member state institutions are to initiate a security enhancement process this year and to introduce protocols to manage information networks. Under the Orange Business Internet Security Report, 31% of the attacks against Romania targeted the energy sector, 22% transports and 19% the governmental and public services sector. The attacks caused losses of billions of US dollars, and the institutions targeted in the past 2 years include the National Cyber Security Directorate, the Defence Ministry, the Border Police and the Passenger Railway Corporation (CFR).
Eugen Cojocariu, RADIO ROMÂNIA INTERNAȚIONAL
