ENISA

ENISA's purpose is to ensure a high and effective level of network and information security within the EU. To achieve that purpose, ENISA will contribute to development of a culture of network and information security among citizens, businesses and the public sector. ENISA has defined the following activities to ensure fulfilment of its objectives:

• Provide assistance and deliver advice to the Commission and the Member States on issues related to network and information security. 
• Collecting and analysing data on security incidents and risks in Europe. 
• Promoting risk assessment and risk management methods to enhance the capability to deal with information security threats. 
• Awareness raising and cooperation between various stakeholders in the information security field, notably by developing public/private partnerships with industry in this field.
  

Read more on ENISA's website.

IRG - Informal working group for IT security

Following a Danish proposal, the Independent Regulators Group (IRG) Plenary in May 2002 appointed an informal working group with the task of exchanging knowledge and experience in the IT security area. The group is open to all member countries whose administrations carry out activities within IT security or are planning to build up competencies in the area.

Denmark held the chairmanship of the Group from 2003 to 2006. At, present Sweden holds the chairmanship. By the end of 2006, the Working Group had members from 19 countries. The Working Group holds three meetings a year, where experience is exchanged on developments and initiatives in the IT security area in various countries. The Group is cooperating and exchanging experience with ENISA and other international organisations.