INFORMATION SOCIETY : MEMBER STATES ATTEMPT TO REINFORCE ONLINE NETWORK SECURITY.

Member states expressed their wish to reinforce online information networks from the outset, ie the design phase of information and communication technology (ICT), and showed their commitment by adopting a resolution to this effect during the Telecommunications Council on 11 December. Consequently, they will support the organisation of a training programme and will promote awareness campaigns. It is also possible that an information and network security day' will be created before 2008.

The actions will be concentrated mainly on small and medium-sized enterprises and disabled users or users with little exposure. Member states will increase their contributions to research and development in network security. The results will be shared and should encourage partnerships to provide a boost for ITC growth. Information exchange between national organisations and agencies is to be encouraged, in conjunction with theaEuropean...

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