This panel will examine the policy challenges and strategic imperatives involved in shaping a cohesive, resilient cybersecurity strategy that integrates Member State efforts across both sectors. A central focus will be on how concepts such as the Comprehensive Approach, Whole-of-Society Approach, and Resilience can be operationalised within the cyber domain to create a robust defence framework for the EU.

Panellists will discuss the obstacles posed by fragmented national cybersecurity policies, resource disparities, and ambiguities in cyber rules of engagement. The conversation will emphasise practical steps for aligning policy frameworks to strengthen cross-border collaboration, including strategies for harmonising cybersecurity standards, bridging gaps in national capacities, and fostering integrated threat intelligence-sharing across the EU.

This session will also consider emerging technologies as vital tools in enhancing collective resilience and will address the need to balance data protection with essential information-sharing protocols. With guiding questions such as “How can the EU operationalise a Whole-of-Society Approach to enhance resilience against cyber threats?” and “What frameworks are needed to apply the Comprehensive Approach to EU-wide cyber operations?” this discussion aims to advance actionable, collaborative policy solutions that will fortify Europe’s digital security. Ultimately, this panel seeks to define a path for operationalising resilience and collaboration in the cyber domain, ensuring a secure digital future for the EU.