Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- The Italian National Cybersecurity Agency is working on creating a “permanent structured group” among G-7 countries for cybersecurity policies.
- The goal is to inform politics about cybersecurity issues and provide tools to govern digital risks.
The Italian National Cybersecurity Agency, under the leadership of Director Frattasi, is spearheading an initiative to establish a “permanent structured group” among the Group of Seven countries to collaborate on cybersecurity policies. The aim is to create a unified approach to cybersecurity within the G-7 nations. Positive feedback has been received from other heads of cyber security agencies and centers, and efforts are ongoing to present the group’s work to the Seven’s leaders in May.
In late February, discussions took place between the ACN and the Federal Cybersecurity Centre in Germany to enhance cyber resilience and strengthen bilateral cooperation, focusing on recent developments in the European regulatory framework, particularly in relation to AI technologies. Director Frattasi emphasized the benefits of AI but also highlighted associated risks, such as data manipulation and external cyber threats.
The European Union’s AI Act serves as a regulatory model to address these risks and ensure that AI systems remain human-centered. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has emphasized the importance of regulating AI systems and making them compliant with European standards. The Italian-led G-7 is set to prioritize discussions on AI and cybersecurity challenges in the upcoming conferences.
