In April 2021 the European Union (EU) published its new Cybersecurity Strategy which reflects the organisation’s ambition to be in the lead for digital economy, invest more in technology, and remain the frontrunner in maintaining a high level of protection for the whole society. The key for being able to effectively address cyber threats lies in cyber resilience: the ability to mitigate the damage of an incident and continue operation. This chapter explains in a nutshell the EU’s main regulatory and policy aims in achieving increased resilience in cyberspace. In particular, the chapter focuses on the role of disruptive technologies in building a defensive shield for the EU and recent developments within the domain of EU cyber defence. Finally, the chapter will illustrate how cooperation with trusted partners such as South Korea will be mutually beneficial for enhancing cyber resilience.
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