A decree (DM, or 'Decreto Ministeriale') is an official order or regulation issued by a government minister in Italy. In the context of cybersecurity, decrees are often used to establish, update, or enforce security policies, technical standards, and compliance requirements for public and private organizations. These legal instruments have binding authority and are a key mechanism by which the Italian government implements national and European cybersecurity directives. Decrees can specify obligations for data protection, incident reporting, and infrastructure security, directly impacting how organizations manage and safeguard digital assets.