EU Agency Will Improve Cyber Security. (Up Front: News, Trends & Analysis)

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The European Commission has proposed the creation of a European Network and Information Security Agency that will serve as a center of intelligence where both European Union (EU) member states and institutions can seek advice on cyber security issues.

The agency will play a key role in securing Europe's digital economy and developing the information society in general. It also will assist member states' authorities, including their computer emergency response teams, by ensuring the interoperability of information security functions in networks and information systems.

Today, public and private EU organizations gather data on information technology (IT) incidents and …