As of: 24 Jul 2026
Summary
ENISA opened a public consultation on a draft certification scheme for managed security services.
What happened?
ENISA opened a public consultation on a draft European certification scheme for managed security services. This concerns the development of a scheme; it does not mean that all such services are already certified.
Why does it matter?
A future certification could make choosing security providers easier. It is still at draft stage.
Who is most affected?
Businesses using or buying managed security services, and providers of such services.
What does it mean for businesses?
When choosing a provider, review the actual service scope, response times and escalation procedures. An announced certification initiative does not replace those checks.
What can you do now?
- 1Until then, agree response times and responsibilities in contracts
- 2Treat certification claims critically – the scheme does not exist yet
Editorial assessment
Our conclusion
For small businesses the main takeaway is that there is no European certification for managed security services yet. Until then, clear contracts and references remain the key selection criteria.
Source
ENISA · Source date
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