Integrated Border Security Working Group

The Working Group’s core objectives include:

• Promoting the European Security Industry in general, and the interests of the members of EOS IBS WG in particular.
• Endorsing an integrated approach to procurement policy, in parallel to a comprehensive strategy for future ISF funding.
• Enhancing the reputation of security equipment manufacturers and building lasting relationships with all European Security Regulators.
• Enlarging the cross cutting applications of the technologies in the field of civil protection, land and maritime security, as well as non-transport security, such as customs, CBRNE and overarching communication networks.
• Working with regulators and customers to set up and define a stable regulatory environment that will increase security and counter threats in a manner that is realistic, achievable and acceptable to the industry.
• Supporting the harmonisation and development of EU Regulations, as well as standards and interfaces that will ensure equipment interoperability and compatibility.
• Encouraging the funding and development of research that will result in a stronger European security industry.

EOS’ IBS Working Group engages directly with the European Commission, European Parliament, European Council, and EU Agencies (Frontex, eu-LISA), as well as international organisations.

Chair: Giorgio Gulienetti - LEONARDO

Co-Chair: Isto Mattila - LAUREA

Co-Chair: Peter Smallridge - GEMALTO

EOS Coordinators:

Maria Chiara Properzi - maria.properzi@eos-eu.com