Pillar 1 — Improve national cyber capabilities

8.20 The Minister is designated as the national competent authority in the State in respect of operators of essential services (OESs) and digital service providers (DSPs).1

8.21 Structural requirements under pillar 1 have been put in place, but gaps remain in strategic planning. Figure 8.6 identifies the requirements for a national strategy specified in the Directive and indicates where Ireland’s existing national strategy satisfies or meets the Directive requirement.

The objectives and priorities for the management of cyber security in the national domain

Figure 8.6 Requirements for a national strategy

Identification of measures of preparedness, response and recovery, including cooperation between the public and private sectors

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An indication of research and development plans relating to network and information systems strategy

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A list of the various actors involved in the implementation of the national strategy on the security of network and information systems

Source: EU Directive on the Security of Network and Information Systems and National Cyber Security Strategy 2015–2017.

Notes: Present in existing strategy.

Partial crossover with existing strategy.

No crossover with existing strategy.

Pillar 2 — Facilitate member state cooperation