Cybersecurity 
Credential abuse occurs when cybercriminals use stolen or leaked credentials to gain unauthorized access to online accounts and critical systems. As part of broader cyber attacks,
The European Union (EU) is redefining its digital landscape with sovereignty, security and trust at the core. In the 2025 EU State of the Union, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined a bold vision: sovereignty, resilience, data protection and digital identity. These priorities reflect a reality where security, privacy and accountability are not only regulatory demands but also competitive advantages.
For organisations across the EU, this vision points to a resounding need for stronger identity and access security.
Digital sovereignty: Control matters
Europe is investing in homegrown technologies, reducing reliance on foreign providers and asserting control over cloud, hardware and data systems. Sovereignty is both a security mandate and a strategic priority for Europe’s long-term independence.
To succeed, businesses need to adopt zero-trust frameworks, zero-knowledge encryption and strict privileged access controls that put ownership back in their hands. KeeperPAM® enables organisations to align with these goals by eliminating standing privileges, enforcing least-privilege access and securing credentials in a zero-knowledge, cloud-based platform. With centralised visibility and fine-grained access policies, organisations can manage digital identities on their own terms while demonstrating alignment with EU sovereignty goals.
Industrial sovereignty: Reducing dependence, building confidence
The EU’s sovereignty vision extends beyond compliance and into industrial independence. Building capacity in critical areas like cloud, hardware and digital infrastructure ensures Europe can innovate and operate without reliance on external powers.
KeeperPAM supports this shift by giving organisations full control of their identity and access systems, regardless of infrastructure. With its zero-knowledge architecture and support for EU data residency, European organisations can retain ownership of credentials and meet sovereignty requirements while scaling securely across hybrid environments.
Cyber resilience: Security as a shared responsibility
Sovereignty alone is not enough. Resilience is just as critical. The EU’s “Cyber Diplomacy Toolbox” highlights that protecting digital infrastructure is a shared responsibility between governments and businesses. Organisations are under constant pressure from phishing attacks, credential theft and insider threats that can undermine trust and expose sensitive data if not addressed quickly.
KeeperPAM helps organisations participate in this collective defence by providing real-time visibility, rapid response and audit trails. With capabilities like session recording and AI-enabled threat detection, organisations can be confident suspicious behavior will be immediately identified and addressed, contributing to a stronger European cybersecurity initiative.
Data protection: Beyond compliance
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforcement continues to tighten, demanding more from organisations than check-the-box compliance. At its core, GDPR is about protecting the rights of citizens and maintaining their trust. Encryption, least-privilege access and detailed reporting are now essential to reduce risk and prove accountability.
KeeperPAM is built on privacy, with zero-trust and zero-knowledge encryption, ensuring that every credential, secret and privileged session is fully encrypted. Even Keeper cannot access customer data. Advanced reporting and compliance dashboards allow organisations to demonstrate GDPR compliance while reinforcing trust with customers and regulators.
EU digital identity wallet: Security first
The upcoming European Digital Identity Wallet will transform how citizens store and share personal information. For organisations, integrating with this new framework will require strong identity protections and user trust.
KeeperPAM provides a secure foundation with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), industry-leading zero-knowledge encryption and strong endpoint protections to maintain user confidence.
Key actions for organisations
- Review access and identity policies for zero-trust alignment
- Strengthen monitoring and auditing to support GDPR compliance and cyber resilience
- Prepare systems and processes for the Digital Identity Wallet
Looking ahead: Trust at the core
From sovereignty to resilience, from compliance to digital identity, the common thread is trust. Europe’s digital future will depend on systems and organisations that prove themselves worthy of that trust every day.
By adopting zero-trust principles, privacy-by-design and sovereignty-minded strategies, organisations can not only stay compliant but also strengthen their competitive position. Keeper Security helps make this possible. KeeperPAM allows you to unify privileged access management, enforce least-privilege controls and secure credentials in a scalable, zero-knowledge platform.
The result: stronger identity security, better compliance and greater confidence in the face of Europe’s evolving digital mandate.
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