1 Introduction
This Report is structured into four chapters. Chapter one represents the rationale and introduction,
highlighting the security and dependability situation in the first decade of the 21
st
century. Chapter two
discusses security and dependability requirements of the European Information Society’s citizens and
what is involved in providing these requirements. Chapter three explains the key recommendations in
detail. A fourth chapter presents possible future challenges that illustrate the need to be already
prepared for new scientific and technological developments and directions. A list of references, an
extensive glossary, and informative annexes complete the Report.