European Organization for Security (EOS) - Description and Envisaged Activities for 2012 EOS Objectives and Activities EOS is a tool for European security stakeholders for the comprehensive implementation of existing (and future) security strategies and solutions at National, European and International level. EOS main objective is the development of a consistent European Security Market in close cooperation with users from the public and private sector, while satisfying political, social and economic needs, through the efficient use of budgets and the implementation of available security solutions and services in priority areas. In order to develop the security market, EOS supports the development of security systems and services at the European level that can subsequently be introduced into Member States and the global security market. EOS aims at responding to the need for defragmentation of the European security market and to improve the knowledge of end-users operational needs by: providing coherent links across different sectors (with associations and members of various associations in the domain of ICT, Civil Protection, Border Control, and the Protection of Critical Infrastructures), and different European countries (National Organisations for Security), as well as with different European Institutions and, where necessary, national or international Organisations (e.g. UN, OSCE, US-DHS), while also promoting global approaches (architectures and integrated systems); establishing a dialogue between the public and private sectors at the highest level. Together with its Members, EOS also works on improving the knowledge of policy makers on the existing and future solutions as well as on the position of the European Security Private Sector by: acting as an adviser to various Directorates-General of the European Commission (DG HOME, ENTR, MARE, INFSO, ECHO, JRC, EEAS, MOVE, ENER) and EC Agencies (Frontex and ENISA), EDA, the European Parliament (Committees: LIBE, SEDE, ITRE, TRAN, MRKT), and the Council (e.g. anti- terrorism coordinator), and European organizations for standardization (e.g. CEN) in support of the definition of security policies, new regulations, future research programs, etc.; proposing the European and national administrations common recommendations prepared by the experts of EOS Member companies (White Papers, Position Papers) for the development of concrete actions in the different security sectors. Today, the EOS main recommendations are the following: Development of a dialogue and cooperation at the European level between the different security actors of the public and private sectors for the definition of common objectives and for the setting up of an adequate and sustainable environment for enhanced European Security (procedures of standardization, regulations, legislation, interoperable architecture, interface of compatibility,
innovative methodologies and / or common procedures for risk management, definition of best practices, etc). Creation of European Security Programmes in cooperation with the public and private sectors in key sectors (Border Control, Civil and Citizens Protection, Cyber Security, and Protection of Critical Infrastructures) to develop appropriate skills for the needs of users with an end-to-end approach: from the definition to operational needs, to the phase of research, demonstration, industrial development, deployment, and validation and certification. Supporting convergence and optimization of existing European funds in a European Fund for Internal Security and its coordination with the national funds to improve the purchase of related European solutions and implementation of the capacities to support the needs of Member States. What is EOS? EOS is registered (July 5, 2007) as a limited liability cooperative company under Belgian Law - Société Coopérative à Responsabilité Limitée (SCRL) - with equal shareholder Members. Each shareholder Member has equal rights and obligations, including equal voting rights. By decision of the Board of Directors, EOS is run not-for-profit. End 2011, EOS represents the interests and expertise of 36 Members involved in Security providing technology Solutions and Services from 12 different European countries. It facilitates the coherent development of the European Security Market, supporting the widespread deployment and implementation of solutions and services to provide security and safety to citizens, governments and economy. EOS is providing to its Members synergetic added value across different sectors, where single Members, for different reasons, cannot provide alone a European impact. Its Members, as for January 2012, are: Membership and Representativeness EOS is constantly growing to provide an adequate representativeness of the different economic sectors. EOS Members represent roughly 2 million employees from different sectors as ICT, defence, civil security, energy, transport, finance, services, research, etc. These Members are operational all over Europe and world-wide. They are originating from the following countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey. The EOS added value for Security providers can be summarised as follows:
Creation of new business opportunities Better identification of user s needs Development of common risk assessment methodologies Optimisation of development costs, in a common approach Effective deployment of existing and innovative solutions Increase of visibility for Member s positions and activities Easier link and cooperation with international Institutions and across borders. Common support to the development of international regulations, standards and procedures EOS should not be seen only as an Organisation of security suppliers. Our Membership is open also to end-users and operators (some are already member). For Security End Users & Operators, EOS added value can be summarised as follows: Reliable solutions, fit to user s needs, with high performance to cost ratio Steering of supply and better knowledge of existing capabilities Contribute to the definition, development and implementation of solutions allowing higher levels of interoperability, efficiency and business continuity Limitation of risks and trade-off with insurance costs Increased visibility towards end-users EOS Working Groups The activity of the Members has been structured into Working Groups (WGs) and some ad hoc Task Forces (TFs) around major priority areas: Working Groups Border Control Domain : Blue and Land borders Surveillance; Border Management (Entry / Exit ) Civil Protection, Crisis and Disaster Management: Citizen Protection Domain o Crisis Management: Event Site Security (including CBRNE, training and simulation) o Natural and man-made disasters Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Domain o Air Transport Security o Trade and Supply Chain Security o Energy Infrastructures Security & Resilience ICT and Cyber Security o ICT Security (including Cyber Protection of critical Networks) o Cyber Security: Trust & Security, CIIP, Cyber Crime, cyber Defence Urban Security and Safety (including Security Mass Surface Transportation) Task Forces Privacy and fundamental rights Pre Commercial Procurement
EOS 2011 achievements First High Level Security Roundtable (under the auspices of HOME Commissioner C.Malmström) + with participation of 3 Commissioner, MEPs, EU Presidency, representatives from MS Ministries and Council of the EU, Directors from the EC, CEOs from EOS Members etc. EOS Conference in cooperation with SDA Close working relationship with Cabinets (Malmström, Kallas, Kroes, Georgieva, Tajani) Close contacts with Council (Counter Terrorism Coordinator) Close contacts and advocacy with EC DGs and Agencies for input to respective Policy Communications and activities (e.g. MOVE on Transport Security and Regulations; HOME for implementation of ISS, + FRONTEX for Borders activities and EUROSUR; INFSO and ENISA for Cyber Security; ECHO for disaster management; MARE for CISE; MOVE for supply chain; ENTR for Security Research and Industrial Security Policy, JRC for research policy; EEAS and EDA: possibility of cooperation on disaster management and cyber security; etc.) Participation at EU Task Forces and advisory groups: support the development and implementation of policy, regulations, technology standards, guidelines (DG MOVE: SAGAS aviation security, SAGmAS maritime security; air cargo security; DG INFSO: EP3R; DG ENTR: Security Advisory Group, DG TAXUD TGC on trade and customs) Suggestions for the definition of an EU Industrial Security Policy (Standardisation, validation and certification, Pre Commercial Procurement, Privacy, Third Party Liability Limitation, Civ/Mil, etc) Lobbying for 2014-2020 budgets in the security area (MFF) Advice on new organisation / rules in Research and Innovation (Horizon 2020) Enhanced contacts with the European Parliament for awareness (more than 10 MEPs); organised event (aviation security, cyber security) with the EP Contribution to about 30 Conferences and Workshops Management / participation at ongoing studies / projects: Finalised: STRAW, EURACOM (EOS coordinator), SEMIRAMIS, Ongoing: CRISYS (EOS coordinator), SECUR-ED, CONTAIN, COPRA, Negotiated: ARCHIMEDES (EOS coordinator), SAFEPOST 8 new proposals (FP7) Upstream marketing (knowledge of operational needs and customers) for Members; link with end-users & operators; link with national organisations for security Consolidated Membership, Working Groups and Team EOS is increasingly perceived as the reference organisation of security suppliers and increasingly solicited as key advisor to EU Institutions and representative of the EU security industry and research bodies
Envisaged 2012 Activities 2012 EOS High Level Security Roundtable March 21 st at the European Parliament, with expected participation of 4 Commissioners (Tajani, Malmström, Kallas, Kroes), MEPs, Danish EU Presidency, representatives from MS Ministries and Council of the EU, Directors from the EC, CEOs from EOS Members. Continue advocacy for 2014-2020 budgets (MFF) Unlock EU funds for deployment / business development Continue advocacy for improved rules in Research and Innovation (Horizon 2020 / Security Programmes) Continue support for definition of an EU Industrial Security Policy (main topics: (Standardisation, validation and certification, Pre Commercial Procurement, Privacy, Third Party Liability Limitation, Civ/Mil, International Cooperation, etc.) Close working relationship with Cabinets (Malmström, Kallas, Kroes, Georgieva, Tajani) Close contacts and advocacy with EC DGs and Agencies for input to respective Policy Communications and activities (e.g. MOVE on Transport Regulations; HOME for implementation of ISS, + FRONTEX for Borders activities and EUROSUR; INFSO and ENISA for Cyber Security; ECHO for disaster management; MARE for CISE; MOVE for supply chain; ENTR for Security Research and Industrial Security Policy, JRC for research policy; EEAS and EDA: cooperation on disaster management and cyber security) Close contacts with Council (Counter Terrorism Coordinator) Awareness events with the European Parliament (cyber security, industrial security policy, security research, civil protection ) Participation at EU Task Forces and advisory groups: support the development and implementation of policy, regulations, technology standards, guidelines (DG MOVE: SAGAS aviation security, SAGmAS maritime security; air cargo security; DG INFSO: EP3R; DG ENTR: Security Advisory Group, DG TAXUD TGC on trade and customs) Upstream marketing (knowledge of operational needs and customers) for Members; link with end-users & operators; link with national organisations for security Management / participation at ongoing and new studies / projects: Finalise / continue: CRISYS (EOS coordinator), SECUR-ED, CONTAIN, COPRA, SEMIRAMIS, New: SAFEPOST, ARCHIMEDES (EOS coordinator) Negotiate new projects: according to evaluation New proposals: targeting 6 8 proposals (2012 call in FP7 and CIPS) Update White Papers or Position Papers when needed (aviation security, border management, civil protection, supply chain security). Contribute at the DG ENTR Programming Mandate on standardisation priorities in the security sector Consolidate Membership, Working Groups and Team. Develop partnership with European Associations in other areas (e.g. Euralarm) and cooperation with National Organisations for Security (also via ARCHIMEDES) By developing these activities and establishing a close relationships with the main public and private actors, EOS is aiming at positioning itself as the THE recognized VOICE of European Security Stakeholders and ADVISER to EU Institutions.