The European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF), developed by ENISA, is the EU’s official reference model for identifying and articulating cybersecurity professional roles and the skills, knowledge, and competencies they require. Featuring 12 role profiles, practical mappings to ESCO, NIS2, and AI domains, and a comprehensive user manual, the ECSF supports workforce planning, training design, skills attestation, and policy alignment. Widely adopted by public and private stakeholders, it underpins the Cybersecurity Skills Academy and contributes to closing the cybersecurity talent gap across the EU.
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- Data Protection and Privacy
GDPR Compliance Checklist for Data Controllers
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- Author: GDPR.eu
This practical GDPR checklist offers a comprehensive overview of key compliance areas for data controllers, including lawful data processing, data security, accountability, and privacy rights. Designed to help organizations of all sizes reduce risk and improve data protection practices, it provides actionable steps—from conducting impact assessments to managing data subject rights. While not legal advice, it serves as a valuable reference for navigating GDPR obligations and strengthening compliance posture.
- Compliance Standards
Streamlining Regulatory Obligations: ECSO Action Plan for EU Cybersecurity Alignment (2025)
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- Author: European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)
Published by the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) in July 2025, this Action Plan offers a roadmap to harmonise cybersecurity regulatory requirements across the EU. Focusing on incident reporting, risk management, supply chain security, and audit practices, it presents actionable recommendations to improve cross-border coordination and reduce administrative burden—particularly for SMEs. Developed through stakeholder consultations, the plan supports a more resilient, efficient, and strategically autonomous cybersecurity environment in Europe.
- Compliance Standards
ENISA Technical Implementation Guidance for NIS2 Directive
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- Author: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
This ENISA report offers technical guidance to help entities in digital infrastructures, ICT service management, and digital provider sectors comply with the NIS2 Directive. It maps out the security requirements set by the EU Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, and provides practical advice, suggested evidence, and examples to assist organizations in implementing those requirements. It is specifically aimed at private sector entities and covers topics such as risk management, incident management, certification and standards, and skills & competences.
- Compliance Standards
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) – Framework, Templates, Best Practices, and Common Pitfalls
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- Author: ISO-Docs
This resource explores the development and implementation of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) aligned with the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. It outlines the purpose, scope, acceptable and prohibited uses, user responsibilities, enforcement measures, and review procedures essential for integrating the AUP into an organization’s Information Security Management System (ISMS). The document highlights the benefits of a strong AUP, such as risk reduction, improved user accountability, regulatory compliance, and enhanced operational efficiency. It also identifies common drafting and implementation pitfalls to avoid and offers practical guidance on stakeholder involvement, training, communication, and policy maintenance. Importantly, the resource includes customizable templates to help organizations develop ISO-compliant AUPs efficiently and effectively. Ideal for IT managers, CISOs, compliance teams, and security professionals.
- Compliance Standards
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) for the Financial Sector
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- Author: European Parliament and Council of the EU
This EU Regulation, formally known as Regulation (EU) 2022/2554, enacts the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)—a comprehensive legal framework designed to enhance the digital operational resilience of financial entities across the European Union. Published in the Official Journal on 27 December 2022 (OJ L 333), DORA introduces unified requirements for managing ICT-related risks, testing resilience, reporting major ICT disruptions, and overseeing third-party service providers within the financial sector. The regulation entered into effect on 17 January 2025 and applies directly across all EU Member States, harmonizing previously fragmented ICT risk regulations and strengthening the EU’s financial system against cyber threats and operational disruptions.
- Data Protection and Privacy
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Template for Controllers and Processors
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- Author: GDPR.EU
This Data Processing Agreement (DPA) template is a customizable legal tool designed to help organizations comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when outsourcing services involving personal data processing. It formalizes the relationship between a Data Controller and a Data Processor, outlining roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations related to data protection, including data breach notification, subprocessing, data subject rights, audit rights, and cross-border data transfers. Suitable for businesses of all sizes, the DPA ensures that personal data is processed securely, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with EU data protection standards.
- Compliance Standards
State of Cybersecurity in the European Union: Comprehensive Assessment and Policy Recommendations
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- Author: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity
This report presents an evidence-based overview of the current cybersecurity landscape and capabilities across the European Union. It serves as a foundational resource for EU policymakers by identifying key strengths and shortcomings in Member States’ cybersecurity readiness. In addition to assessing the state of play, the report offers strategic policy recommendations aimed at enhancing the EU’s overall cybersecurity posture and ensuring greater resilience across the Union.
- Risk Management
A Critical Guide to Closing Your Exposure Management Gaps
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- Author: Bitsight
As CISOs transform their position in the enterprise from technical managers to business risk leaders, they need better visibility and data about cyber risks in order to credibly advise the business. As digital footprints keep expanding and cybersecurity threats keep snowballing, prioritize action around the biggest risks to the business.
Download this guide to get details on why leading CISOs credit exposure management as one of the top tools and practices that will help them drive better prioritization of action, better transparency to the board and CEOS and better accountability from their direct reports.
- Risk Management
5 Ways to Evaluate the ROI of Your Cybersecurity Program
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- Author: Bitsight
Cybersecurity ROI isn’t about cost savings. It’s about how your cybersecurity program helps you achieve your goals while managing risk to a level that your executive team is comfortable with. So if you shouldn’t measure success in cost savings, how do you measure it?
Bitsight is providing five steps that help CISOs and executive teams evaluate their company’s cybersecurity performance.
Download the eBook to learn how to:
– Frame success
– Establish & understand your cyber risk appetite
– Assess & quantify risk
– Benchmark to gain perspective
– Facilitate continuous improvement