Cybersecurity/ eID

Overview

The European Task Force on Cybersecurity and eID (Cybersecurity/eID-ETF) are specialised groups of Cybersecurity and Digital Identity standardisation experts, integrating technical and industry expertise, dedicated to facilitating robust knowledge exchange and influencing the development of international Cybersecurity and eID standards in line with EU policies.

Objectives

The European Task Force on Cybersecurity and eID (Cybersecurity/eID-ETF) convenes leading European stakeholders involved and impacted by the development of Cybersecurity and Digital Identity standards to build a Cybersecurity/eID high-level standardisation framework (a standardisation roadmap) that can then be pursued and agreed with selected international partners, namely Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, and the USA.

This Task Force brings a unique value to the Cybersecurity and eID standardisation landscape through its focus on direct person-to-person exchanges and the development of comprehensive frameworks tailored to the Cybersecurity and Digital Identity sectors.

This approach ensures effective alignment with common visions and applications, differentiating them from existing standardisation working groups.

Task Force results

The Task Force has developed the first version of the INSTAR Cybersecurity/eID ETF - Roadmap Factsheet.

This INSTAR factsheet is a concise, visually engaging document designed to serve as practical reference for the INSTAR stakeholders (EU and international policymakers, EU-funded projects, SDOs, and industrial players) to provide a clear summary of the European standardisation priorities identified by the Task Force.

DOWNLOAD ROADMAP FACTSHEET

ETF Leader

Silvana Muscella

CEO
Trust-IT Services Srl

Luigi Colucci

Project Manager
Trust-IT Services Srl

Sara Bozzi

Communication, Dissemination & Outreach Specialist
Trust-IT Services Srl

Implementing standards under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a complex journey, requiring a transition from high-level directive specifications to detailed implementation guidelines. The challenge lies in choosing an inclusive path that brings all players together to create globally relevant standards.

Muslim Elkotob

Vodafone

One key lesson for achieving international standardisation alignment is the importance of establishing a cooperation framework or partnership approach. This ensures the optimal use of resources and expertise, prevents duplication of efforts across borders, and accelerates the preparation of standards.

Antoine Sciberras

MCA

Achieving international standardisation alignment requires early engagement with international stakeholders to incorporate diverse perspectives and foster shared ownership. Prioritising interoperability ensures smoother adoption across borders, while flexible standards allow for regional adaptations without losing core principles.

Pankaj Pandey

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Having worked on digital identity standards for a long time, I have always dreamed of creating the 'missing identity layer.' This vision can only be realised if digital identity is built as a global infrastructure. Joining the INSTAR Task Force was a natural step towards achieving this goal.