Conflict and malicious activities in cyberspace always come at a cost. These can be financial (loss of profit), political (loss of trust, over-regulation) or societal (curbs on fundamental freedoms) in nature. Cyber diplomacy has become the main avenue for protecting the
rules-based international order and imposing consequences on perpetrators of malicious cyber activities. A common and comprehensive
EU approach to cyber diplomacy contributes to the m
itigation of cybersecurity threats,
conflict prevention and
greater international stability through the use of
diplomatic and legal instruments.
The European Union as a Cyber Player
- leads by example by strengthening cyber resilience
- constrains malicious actors by signalling potential consequences
- is committed to voluntary norms, rules and principles of responsible state behaviour
- builds trust to reduce the risk of misperception, escalation and conflict