ENISA stands for the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity. It is the EU’s official body tasked with enhancing cybersecurity across Europe. Established in 2004, ENISA supports EU institutions, member states, and businesses in strengthening their digital resilience. The agency plays a key role in shaping policy, sharing expertise, and fostering collaboration in the European cybersecurity ecosystem.

ENISA’s role in the European cybersecurity landscape

ENISA serves as a bridge between governments, industry, and cybersecurity professionals. It:

• Advises EU bodies and member states on cybersecurity policy;
• Supports implementation of key regulations such as NIS2 and the Cybersecurity Act;
• Organizes cyber crisis exercises (e.g., Cyber Europe);
• Publishes threat intelligence, best practices, and technical guidelines;
• Helps build cybersecurity capacity in less mature member states;
• Facilitates cooperation among national CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams).

ENISA’s mission is to raise the baseline of cybersecurity across the EU, reducing fragmentation and encouraging a common approach.

ENISA and EU cybersecurity regulations

ENISA plays a key role in helping organizations and governments comply with EU cybersecurity legislation, such as:

• NIS2 Directive: ENISA develops practical guidance and tools to support compliance across sectors and countries.
• EU Cybersecurity Act: ENISA leads the development of EU-wide certification frameworks for IT products and services.
• DORA: In the financial sector, ENISA contributes to efforts to improve digital operational resilience in cooperation with regulators.

ENISA also facilitates public-private information sharing, including through ISACs (Information Sharing and Analysis Centers).

Value of ENISA for organizations

Although ENISA is not a regulatory authority, it provides valuable resources to organizations seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity, including:

• Technical guidance for securing systems;
• Sector-specific threat landscape reports;
• Templates and advice for incident response and reporting;
• Risk assessment frameworks and supply chain security tools.

For NIS2-covered entities, ENISA publications often serve as the practical interpretation of “appropriate security measures.”

How RiskStudio aligns with ENISA guidance

RiskStudio enables organizations to apply ENISA recommendations in a practical, scalable way. While ENISA promotes visibility, vulnerability management, and supply chain control, RiskStudio delivers that through automation and real-time insight.

Our platform maps the cyber resilience of suppliers and third parties, highlights active risks, and enables structured follow-up. You receive alerts, cyber ratings, and context-rich data tied to sector-specific threats — making ENISA’s advice operational and actionable.

RiskStudio isn’t a replacement for ENISA — it’s the tool that helps you turn ENISA’s frameworks into results across your digital supply chain.