Collaborating with the National Cyber Security Agency to ensure network security through MIX's efforts
Collaboration Between MIX, ACN, and TOP-IX Consortium Boosts Italy's Cybersecurity
In a significant move to bolster Italy's cybersecurity, MIX, the ACN (National Cybersecurity Agency), and the TOP-IX Consortium have entered into agreements that emphasise the importance of dialogue and collaboration between the public and private sectors in addressing cyber threats and contributing to national security.
These agreements are part of a broader approach that values dialogue and collaboration between these sectors. The collaboration formalises the MIX-ACN partnership and is also signed with the TOP-IX Consortium. The agreements are strategic in nature, focusing on the response to cyber threats and national security.
One of the key aspects of these agreements is the joint initiatives for sharing information on evolving cyber threats. This enables both parties to stay updated and respond effectively to new cyber risks. The collaboration also involves activities aimed at enhancing the national system's capabilities in cybersecurity.
Another significant initiative is the development of best practices for BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) security. This is aimed at strengthening the integrity and security of Internet routing in Italy. The agreements also highlight the belief that collaboration between the public and private sectors is crucial in addressing cyber threats and contributing to national security.
The agreements also support the country’s ability to prevent and respond to cyber risks more broadly, aligned with Italy’s National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan 2022–2026. The agreements underscore the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in addressing cyber threats and contributing to national security, as part of a broader approach.
The agreement also emphasises public-private cooperation and the exchange of experience. Reflecting a shared belief that national response resilience to cyber threats is maximised through collaboration between agencies like ACN and IXP operators such as MIX and TOP-IX.
By this agreement, MIX contributes to strengthening the security of the national Internet network and promotes the exchange of knowledge and experience, thereby reinforcing Italy’s cybersecurity ecosystem. The TOP-IX Consortium is also involved in this collaboration, contributing to the shared goal of enhancing the country's cybersecurity capabilities.
These agreements are significant steps towards achieving effective responses to cyber threats and contributions to national security through collaboration. They are part of ACN's broader coordination efforts with national Internet Exchange Point (IXP) operators to enhance Italy's response capacity to cyber threats and improve the overall resilience and security architecture of the national network infrastructure.
[1] Source: [Link to the official press release] [2] Source: [Link to the official ACN website]
Cybersecurity technology plays a pivotal role in the strategic agreements between MIX, ACN, and TOP-IX Consortium, as they focus on joint initiatives for sharing information on evolving cyber threats and developing best practices for BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) security. These agreements also underscore the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in addressing cyber threats and contributing to national security.
