Through Mr D'Antonio, FCC is the only company in the sector with representation in the Agency, which seeks to promote a culture of cybersecurity throughout the EU.

Mr D'Antonio's initially joined the PSG in 2010. In addition to his position as head of the Information Security and Technology Risk Department at FCC, he is also Chairman of the Spanish Association for the Advancement of Information Security (ISMS Forum Spain).

ENISA's PSG comprises 30 of the leading European experts in cybersecurity. The PSG directly advises the Agency's Executive Director on defining ENISA's strategy on cybersecurity in the European Union.

According to the Agency, the members are appointed " ‘ad personam’ on the basis of their experience, specific expertise and personal merits".

ENISA's Executive Director, Udo Helmbrecht, announced the appointment of new members, stating: "The information security of Europe needs more cooperation, dialogue and interaction with all the security stakeholders."

Members of the PSG have a two-and-a-half year mandate; accordingly, they will hold office from mid-2012 to 2015.

About ENISA

ENISA (European Network and Information Security Agency), based in Heraklion, Crete, reports to the European Commission and is responsible for all issues related to cybersecurity and information security. The Agency's mission is essential to achieve a high and effective level of network and information security within the European Union. Together with the EU institutions and the Member States, ENISA seeks to develop a culture of network and information security for the benefit of citizens, consumers, business and public sector organisations in the European Union.

ENISA is helping the European Commission, the Member States and the business community to address, respond and especially to prevent network and information security problems.

The Agency is responsible for defining the European strategy for cybersecurity and advising Member States on security issues, among other tasks. ENISA coordinates research to increase the level of information security in European networks.

The Agency is also responsible for increasing EU Member States' capacity to detect and respond to cybernetic threats; to inform citizens, businesses and other EU stakeholders about common risks when using the internet, and information systems; and to protect against those risks. In close cooperation with companies in the sector, ENISA assesses risks and develops regulations, standards and best practices related to new technologies.

For more information visit: http://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/30-new-top-cyber-security-advisors-appointed-to-the-eu-agency-enisas-permanent-stakeholders-group