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- Compliance Standards
Guidelines for Providers and Deployers of High-Risk AI Systems under the EU AI Act
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- Author: European Commission
These European Commission guidelines support providers and deployers in understanding and classifying high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act. The document explains key obligations, risk categories, and practical implementation considerations, including examples across sectors such as biometrics, critical infrastructure, education, employment, and migration. The guidelines aim to facilitate compliance, improve trustworthy AI deployment, and support the secure and responsible use of AI systems across the European Union.
- Cybersecurity Best Practices for End Users
Cyber First Aid: Reporting and Support Resources for Cybercrime Victims
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- Author: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
Cyber First Aid is an ENISA online resource that helps individuals report cybercrime incidents and access cybersecurity support services in their country. The platform provides country-specific contacts, reporting channels, consumer protection resources, and guidance for incidents such as online fraud, compromised bank accounts, hacked social media accounts, and other cyber threats. Designed to improve cyber incident awareness and response, the resource supports citizens in taking practical steps after experiencing cybercrime.
- Compliance Standards
ENISA National Cyber Security Strategies Interactive Map
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- Author: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
This interactive tool by ENISA provides a comprehensive overview of national cybersecurity strategies across EU Member States and selected European countries. Users can explore each country’s strategic priorities, implementation status, key organisations, and supporting initiatives such as ISACs, R&D activities, and public-private partnerships. The platform supports policy awareness, benchmarking, and the exchange of best practices across Europe.
- Introductory Courses to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: A Citizen and Professional Guide
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- Author: ARQUS European University Alliance
This free, fully online course provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity for both individuals and professionals. Over six weeks, learners explore essential topics such as data protection, encryption, mobile and social media security, and risk management. The course combines practical guidance with real-world case studies, covering cyber threats, digital forensics, international regulations, and emerging challenges like quantum and space-based cybersecurity. It equips participants with the skills to understand risks and develop effective security strategies for personal and workplace environments.
- Introductory Courses to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Glossary: Simple Explanations of Key Terms
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- Author: Cyber Citizen Initiative
This online cybersecurity glossary provides clear and jargon-free explanations of more than 85 commonly used terms. Designed for a broad audience, it helps learners, professionals, and the general public better understand cybersecurity concepts encountered in everyday digital life, work, or study. Available free of charge in all 24 official EU languages, it serves as an accessible reference tool for improving cybersecurity awareness and digital literacy.
- Application Security
OWASP Juice Shop: Intentionally Vulnerable Web Application for Security Training
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- Author: Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP)
OWASP Juice Shop is an intentionally insecure web application designed for hands-on security training, awareness exercises, capture-the-flag challenges, and testing of security tools. Built with modern web technologies, it includes vulnerabilities from the OWASP Top 10 and other common application security flaws, allowing learners to practice identifying and exploiting weaknesses in a safe environment. It is widely used for ethical hacking, secure coding awareness, and application security education.
- Compliance Standards
EU AI Act: Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Trustworthy AI Governance Framework
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- Author: European Parliament & Council of the European Union
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) establishes a risk-based framework for the secure and trustworthy development, deployment, and use of AI systems across the European Union. From a cybersecurity perspective, the regulation introduces strict requirements for high-risk AI systems, including risk management, robustness, resilience against attacks, and protection against data manipulation and system vulnerabilities. It also sets obligations for general-purpose AI models to address systemic risks, enhance transparency, and ensure secure lifecycle management. By integrating cybersecurity into AI governance—alongside compliance, monitoring, and incident response—the AI Act strengthens the resilience of digital systems and mitigates emerging threats associated with AI technologies.
- Introductory Courses to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Essentials: Basic Online Safety Course for Everyday Digital Use
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- Author: Cyber Citizen
This free, self-paced online course introduces the essentials of cybersecurity for everyday users. It covers core topics such as password security, phishing, social media privacy, and personal data protection, helping learners recognise common cyber threats and take simple steps to protect their devices, accounts, and information. Designed for beginners and available in all 24 official EU languages, the course supports safe and confident use of digital services in daily life.
- Compliance Standards
ECSO Reaction to the Cybersecurity Act Revision and NIS2 Directive Amendments
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- Author: European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)
This ECSO publication provides a policy analysis of the proposed revision of the Cybersecurity Act and amendments to the NIS2 Directive. It highlights key priorities for strengthening the EU cybersecurity framework, including the need for harmonised baseline security requirements, proportionate implementation based on organisational size and risk, and improved coordination among Member States. Drawing on stakeholder consultations, the report offers recommendations to enhance legal clarity, reduce fragmentation, and support effective governance across the European cybersecurity landscape.