Key Role of Regulation in Securing European Electronic Communications
Zagreb August 21, 2024.-, At the Salzburg Telecommunications Forum, during the session titled "Secure Electronic Communications at the Crossroads of Technology and Law," BEREC Chairman Tonko Obuljen (HAKOM, Croatia) discussed the key role of regulation in securing European electronic communications. He emphasized the importance of robust cybersecurity and the resilience of European telecommunications infrastructure and networks.
During the forum, the BEREC Chair informed attendees that this year BEREC has been closely examining the implications of emerging technologies—including cloud computing, software-defined networking, 6G, quantum computing, Open RAN, and AI-driven tools—on the security of European networks and services. European regulatory bodies are actively working to mitigate potential risks associated with these advancements, focusing on their impact on network resilience. In this context, BEREC is also evaluating new security solutions implemented by national regulatory authorities and operators to identify and share best practices and valuable insights across the sector.
Furthermore, BEREC is working closely with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) to strengthen efforts in addressing cybersecurity challenges, ensuring that electronic communications remain secure and resilient against emerging threats.
About the Forum
The annual forum is designed as a platform for dialogue among stakeholders, ranging from government and regulatory officials to industry experts and independent specialists. It is organized by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR), the University of Salzburg, and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Connectivity.
For additional information please contact:
Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM)
- Roberta Frangeša-Mihanovića 9 Street
- 10110 Zagreb, Croatia
- Tel. + 385 (0) 1 700 70 07
- Fax + 385 (0)1 700 70 70
Media inquiries can be submitted online using HAKOM’s official website: www.hakom.hr
About Hakom
HAKOM - Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries – ensures preconditions for a fair market competition, stable growth and environment for innovations in the electronic communications and postal services market. HAKOM protects users’ interests and the possibility of choice among various communications and postal services at affordable prices, defines sustainable competitive conditions for operators and service providers under fair conditions for return on investment, and provides support to economic growth, public services and the quality of life in the Republic of Croatia by using modern technologies. HAKOM’ strategic goals are: to promote regulation of the electronic communications and postal services market, to support growth of investments and innovations in the electronic communications and postal services market, to provide efficient use of limited resources, to accelerate the growth of broadband products and services, to provide affordable offers of communications and postal services, to provide protection and informing of users, to build an efficient and comprehensive information system, to define and implement efficient processes, and to acquire multi-disciplinary expertise in market regulation.