EU countries should put in place a framework to manage cybersecurity risks across EU institutions amid fears of a rise in cyberattacks that could disrupt key services and steal sensitive information, the European Commission reported.

The proposal is part of a package of draft European Commission rules called the Cyber ​​Security Regulation, which also aims to create a Cyber ​​Security Council to oversee the implementation of the new rules, Reuters reported.

One cybersecurity incident can affect an entire organization. That is why it is so important to build strong defenses against cyber threats and incidents that could disrupt our ability to act, European Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn said in a statement.

According to the draft rules, all EU institutions, bodies and agencies will be required to identify cybersecurity risks, develop a plan to improve their cybersecurity, conduct regular assessments and share details about incidents.

The European Commission has also proposed an information security regulation that would create a minimum set of rules and standards for all EU institutions.

Earlier, EU ministers called for the creation of a cybersecurity emergency response fund to counter large-scale cyberattacks.