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
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