1 minute read / July 7, 2026
The European Commission has presented an Action Plan for a structured response to address the risks and harness the opportunities of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) models for cybersecurity.
New advanced AI models are redefining cybersecurity. AI can be misused to identify vulnerabilities, automate attacks and increase the scale and speed of cyber incidents at an unprecedented speed.
Building on the EU’s unique legal framework for AI and cybersecurity, the Action Plan will bring together Member States, industry and EU-level organisations to strengthen the cybersecurity of our digital landscape against the vulnerabilities posed by advanced AI.
The Action Plan also reinforces the EU’s cybersecurity by promoting the implementation of existing EU cybersecurity legislation, including the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act. It encourages organisations to use AI, including open-source models where appropriate, to detect and address vulnerabilities more quickly and improve their ability to prevent and respond to cyberattacks.
The Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence is available here and the related factsheet here.
