EU auditors scrutinise 5G security in Europe

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has launched an audit to assess whether the EU and its Member States are implementing secure 5G networks in a timely and concerted manner. The audit follows on from the ECA’s recent review of the EU’s response to China’s state-driven investment strategy, which flagged 5G security as an issue of concern. The auditors will examine the EU’s 5G set-up, the European Commission’s support for the Member States, and the latter’s 5G roll-out and consideration of security concerns. They will focus on network security, encompassing cybersecurity and hardware.

“The way 5G is deployed across the EU will affect many aspects of citizens’ life, through developments such as e-health, smart cars and smart electricity networks. 5G will also impact Europe’s digitalisation efforts and, due to its cross-border nature, the functioning of the single market,” said Annemie Turtelboom, the ECA Member leading the audit. “It is therefore essential that this new key technology is implemented in a fast, secure and concerted way.”

Press Release: EU auditors scrutinise 5G security in Europe