ABOUT NÚKIB The National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) is the central administrative body for cyber security, including the protection of classified informa­ tion in information and communication systems and cryptographic protection. It is also responsible for the implementation of the regulated public global navi­ gation satellite system service under the Galileo pro­ gramme. It was established on 1 August 2017 on the basis of Act No 205/2017, amending Act No 181/2014, on cybersecurity and on amendments to some related laws (the Cyber Security Act). preparing national security standards, laws, and cyber security standards; organising training and cyber exercises at both national and international level; analysing trends in cyber security; providing methodological support, education and awareness-raising in cybersecurity-related topics; performing research and development in cyber security; The NÚKIB currently helps ensure the cyber security of the Czech Republic and its citizens by: performing cyber security risk assessments and adopt­ ing relevant remedial and preventive measures; providing timely, clear and relevant information to crit­ ical information infrastructure entities, essential service providers, and public administration bodies; checking compliance with the requirements of the Act on Cyber Security at regulated bodies; ensuring the security of classified information in infor­ mation and communication systems, including cryp­ tographic protection; representing the Czech Republic in the bodies of in­ ternational organisations active in the field of cyber security; and providing technical support and other services, such as security verification using penetration testing tech­ niques and providing vulnerability scans; cooperating with public, private and academic sectors at both national and international level. managing operative reactions to cyber incidents using expertise and access to information for efficient inci­ dent handling; For more information about the NÚKIB please visit our website at www.nukib.cz or follow the news in the field of cyber security in the Czech Republic on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. About NÚKIB 39