European Commission welcomes the new G7 cybersecurity declaration

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The G7 cybersecurity declaration highlights AI security, telecom resilience and SME protection.

The European Commission has welcomed a new G7 Cybersecurity Working Group Declaration aimed at strengthening international cooperation in response to growing cyber threats.

Adopted under France’s G7 Presidency, the declaration calls for coordinated action to address cybersecurity challenges associated with quantum computing, AI, telecommunications infrastructure, and the protection of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

One of the declaration’s central priorities is accelerating the transition to post-quantum cryptography. As quantum computing capabilities continue to advance, governments and industry are being urged to accelerate preparations for new encryption standards capable of resisting future quantum attacks. The declaration describes migration to quantum-resistant encryption as an urgent cybersecurity priority that organisations should begin addressing now.

AI is another major focus of the declaration. The G7 declaration recognises that AI can both strengthen and threaten cybersecurity. Concerns include AI-enabled cyberattacks, model manipulation, data breaches, and software vulnerabilities.

The European Commission noted that it is preparing an action plan on AI and cybersecurity to help Member States and businesses address emerging risks while strengthening Europe’s cyber resilience.

The declaration also emphasises the importance of resilient telecommunications infrastructure and stronger protection for SMEs. Building on initiatives such as the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act, the EU said it will continue working with international partners to strengthen cybersecurity standards, protect critical infrastructure and support organisations facing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.