Representative of the Agency at a panel discussion on the importance of IoT security standardization

The Head of the Incident Response Department (National CIRT) at the Cyber Security Agency, Danilo Potpara, participated as a panelist in the discussion "Standard MEST ETSI EN 303 645 - Cybersecurity of IoT devices and the importance of standardization for Montenegro's digital ecosystem." The discussion highlighted that applying standards is an important step towards improving the cybersecurity of digital products and services, strengthening citizens' and businesses' trust, and aligning with European practices and regulatory requirements. Speaking from the perspective of the Cyber Security Agency, he emphasized that everything connected to the network, collecting data, or capable of affecting the continuity of essential services must be documented, protected, maintained, and monitored. He particularly pointed out the importance of standardization as a practical tool that contributes to clearer responsibility definitions for manufacturers, suppliers, entities, and competent institutions in protecting the digital space. Participants concluded that Montenegro has the opportunity to be among the first in the region to implement modern cybersecurity standards and develop a reliable and competitive digital ecosystem. The panel discussion was organized by the Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME), in cooperation with the Montenegro Science and Technology Park, through the InDiCo Global project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe program.