MEASURES TIMELINE OF THE NÚKIB’S ACTIVITIES IN COMBATING THE COVID−19 PANDEMIC MARCH reactive measures for selected entities in healthcare Through a reactive measure, the NÚKIB ordered selected healthcare entities falling under the ACS to perform necessary operations to secure important information and communication systems against cyber security incidents. In the context of the re­ active measure, a recommendation was issued and sent by the NÚKIB to the backbone hospitals appointed by the Ministry of Health. APRIL warning against threats of cyberattacks on hospitals and other significant targets in the czech republic A month after the issuing of the reactive measure, the NÚKIB issued a warning against a cyber threat consisting of the implementation of an extensive campaign of severe cyberattacks on information and communication systems in the Czech Republic, and on systems in healthcare facilities in particular. The NÚKIB completed the warning with a recommenda­ tion focusing on technical and organisational issues and specified the procedures defined in the warning. notification about the risks of online conference services MAY recommendations regarding safe remote working Tips and recommendations for safe remote working for both companies and employees in the form of a short leaflet published by the NÚKIB in cooperation with other partners. OCTOBER notification about scam e-mails disguised as the results of covid-1� tests The NÚKIB highlighted the threat of scam e-mails, in which unknown attackers sent false test results with a link to download malicious code. The code would then enable the attackers to access the e-mail recip­ ient’s device. Taking into account the increased need for on­ line communication, the NÚKIB pointed out the risks associated with the use of audio and video communication services, and drew particular attention to vulnerabilities in the Zoom service, which became a frequent target of attacks. JULY issuing of the document minimum safety standards for securing small-scale organisations In cooperation with NAKIT and the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, the NÚKIB prepared a document whose goal was to assist organisations that do not fall under the ACS – typically local authorities, healthcare facilities, schools, and private companies – with their cyber security. secure video conferencing handbook This handbook issued in cooperation with NAKIT contains essential safety recommendations and tips for secure video conferencing. Measures 26