Regulationsby GlyphEU Cybersecurity Act
Amended European Union · In force Jun 27, 2019 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
Cybersecurity Act 2 proposedCommission proposal COM(2026) 11 to repeal and replace the Act, adding ICT supply chain security rules. Now in the ordinary legislative procedure (2026/0011(COD)).
Certification enforcement articles applyArticles 58, 60, 61, 63, 64 and 65 on national certification authorities, conformity assessment bodies, complaints and remedies apply.
Cybersecurity Act enters into forcePublished in the OJ on 2019-06-07; enters into force on the 20th day.
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What it does
Gives ENISA a permanent mandate and sets up the EU framework for voluntary cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products, services and processes, such as the EUCC scheme. On 2026-01-20 the Commission proposed a replacement, the Cybersecurity Act 2 (COM(2026) 11), adding an ICT supply chain security framework aimed at high-risk suppliers.
- Who it applies to
- ENISA, national cybersecurity certification authorities, and manufacturers or providers of ICT products, services and processes that seek EU certification.
- Penalties
- Member States set penalties for infringements of the certification title and of certification schemes.
- Enforced by
- ENISA and national cybersecurity certification authorities.
- Official name
- Regulation (EU) 2019/881 on ENISA and on information and communications technology cybersecurity certification (Cybersecurity Act)
- Citation
- Regulation (EU) 2019/881, amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/37
- Topics
- Cybersecurity
Research notes
Regulation (EU) 2025/37 of 2024-12-19 added managed security services to the certification scope. A companion proposal COM(2026) 13 would amend NIS2 to align with CSA2. The CSA2 proposal is not law as of 2026-09-25.
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Questions about EU Cybersecurity Act
- What are the EU Cybersecurity Act compliance deadlines?
- Jun 27, 2019: Cybersecurity Act enters into force. Jun 28, 2021: Certification enforcement articles apply. Jan 20, 2026: Cybersecurity Act 2 proposed.
- When does EU Cybersecurity Act take effect?
- EU Cybersecurity Act took effect on Jun 27, 2019.
- Who does EU Cybersecurity Act apply to?
- ENISA, national cybersecurity certification authorities, and manufacturers or providers of ICT products, services and processes that seek EU certification.
- What are the penalties under EU Cybersecurity Act?
- Member States set penalties for infringements of the certification title and of certification schemes.