Critical Sectors

The protection of critical sectors is an integral part of many cyber and information security strategies. Cybersecurity covers a broad spectrum of ICT-related security issues, of which the protection of critical sectors is an essential part. National strategies should include objectives and priorities related to the protection of critical sectors in particular those referred to Annexes I and II of the NIS2 Directive. In addition, as part of their national strategy, Member States shall also adopt specific policies, related to sustaining the general availability, integrity and confidentiality of the critical sectors including, the public core of the internet and where relevant, the cybersecurity of undersea communications cables.