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EU plans joint cyber unit in Brussels to respond to large-scale attacks

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | 14:56 CET | News
The European Commission has proposed creating a Joint Cyber Unit for the EU. The permanent body would coordinate responses to large cyber-attacks and assist in prevention and recovery. EU members would be expected to contribute operational expertise and resources, with funding coming from the Commission's Digital Europe programme. 

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