CoCENS
The Certification Council of the National Security Framework (CoCENS) is a collegiate body, regulated by the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter II of the Preliminary Title of Law 40/2015, of 1 October, on the Legal Regime of the Public Sector and the provisions of the CCN-STIC Guide 809 on Declaration and Certification of Conformity with the ENS.
CoCENS was created as a body that would incorporate all parties, help the proper implementation of the ENS and, consequently, a better provision of public services, which is one of the most important objectives of the National Security Framework. It meets at least once a year to respond to the needs arising from its mission.
Responsibilities
These are permanent powers of the ENS Certification Board:
1
Be informed of the regulations governing ENS Conformity Certification, and account for recognised Public Sector Technical Audit Bodies or accredited Certification Bodies and certified organisations.
2
Be informed of the list of security certification frameworks with which the Public Sector has established agreements.
3
Propose guidelines and recommendations to be included in the minutes of Board meetings.
Purposes
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Permanent members:
Head of the Cybersecurity Regulation and Services Area of the National Cryptologic Centre
That he/she may assume the chairmanship of the ENS Certification Board by delegation of the Director of the CCN.
A representative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation
At the level of Assistant Director-General or Deputy Assistant Director-General, whose appointment and attendance shall be requested by the CCN.
Technical Director of the National Accreditation Entity (ENAC)
Or to whom he/she may delegate, and whose appointment and assistance shall be requested by the NCC.
Non-permanent members:
One representative from each Public Sector Technical Audit Body
recognised by the CCN or ENS Certification Body accredited by ENAC.
External experts from the public, private and/or academic sectors
Who, by reason of their experience or connection with the ENS Certification, may be called to the meetings of the Board.
