ENISA’s report analyzes developments in the cybersecurity assessment market for ICT products and cloud services between 2018 and 2022, highlighting growth in assessment schemes, accredited testing labs and the need for further analysis of emerging trends and external impacts such as COVID‑19.
Meta description
ENISA’s report analyzes developments in the market for cybersecurity assessments of ICT products and cloud services from 2018 to 2022, highlighting the rise in assessment schemes, accredited bodies and the need for further analysis of driving factors.
Relevant keywords
- ENISA
- cybersecurity assessments
- ICT products
- cloud services
- conformity assessment
- certification schemes
- SOG-IS
- accredited testing laboratories
- market trends
- COVID-19 impact
Purpose of the report
The report aims to present the current state of cybersecurity assessments and to understand the market's dynamics. It examines the increase in assessed ICT solutions as well as assessment bodies and considers various assessment methods, including national and private standards, certification schemes and methodologies.
Topics covered
The report covers the following topics:
- Assessment methods and frameworks: The report describes various approaches for assessing the cybersecurity of ICT solutions, selected after consultations with stakeholders and working groups for EU cybersecurity certification.
- Market development: The number of assessment schemes and methods has increased significantly over the years, particularly in the area of ICT products and increasingly for cloud services.
- Geographical and sectoral trends: Especially in Europe, there has been a strong increase in the number of accredited testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies, supported by the SOG-IS agreement for mutual recognition.
The report notes that the number of standards and schemes has increased significantly over the past three years and points out that this development should be further analyzed in the coming years to better understand possible trends or the impact of external factors such as COVID-19.
This report is an important resource for all stakeholders in the field of cybersecurity and offers valuable insights into the market's developments and challenges. The report and further information are available on ENISA's official website: https://www.enisa.europa.eu/publications/cybersecurity-market-assessments