National Cyber and Information Security Agency

Czech Republic and Japan Sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Cybersecurity

The National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) of the Czech Republic and the National Cybersecurity Office of Japan (NCO) agreed to the Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of cybersecurity (the “Memorandum”) during the Prague Cyber Security Conference. The document was signed by Lukáš Kintr, Director of NÚKIB, and Yoichi Iida, National Cyber Director and Director of the NCO.

 

The Memorandum formalizes the excellent relationship between the two institutions and represents a significant step toward strengthening the resilience of both countries against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Both countries are thereby fulfilling their long-term commitments to cooperate closely on cybersecurity, while also reinforcing their international standing as reliable and proactive partners. The document contributes to greater resilience of institutions and critical infrastructure, opens the door to deeper expert dialogue, and enables a more effective response to malicious cyber activities.

“In a turbulent world, strong and trustworthy alliances built on shared values are more important than ever. Japan and the Czech Republic have much to offer each other as partners in cybersecurity, and I am truly pleased that we have solidified our cooperation through this memorandum,” said NÚKIB Director Lukáš Kintr.

Both countries face similar threats and threat actors, making it essential to stay one step ahead. The Memorandum serves as a key instrument for strengthening cooperation, particularly in the following areas:

exchange of information on cyber incidents, attacks, and threats, sharing of best practices for incident response and system recovery, joint exercises, training, and expert secondments, cooperation in modern ICT technologies and supply chain security.

“An important role in developing bilateral relations has also been played by the position of the Cyber Attachée for the Indo Pacific region, to which Japan naturally belongs. Establishing this post has enabled longer term, more intensive, and more effective communication with our Japanese partners, which has significantly contributed to deepening mutual trust and cooperation—of which the signing of this Memorandum is a concrete result,” Kintr added.

2026-03-18

The Seventh Edition of the International Prague Cyber Security Conference 2026 Kicks Off in Prague

The National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, is hosting the seventh edition of the international Prague Cyber Security Conference (PCSC) on 17–18 March 2026. The event is taking place at the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank and will welcome nearly 400 participants from more than 40 countries, bringing together experts from a wide range of cybersecurity disciplines. Representatives of governments, security institutions, academia, and the private sector will discuss the most pressing challenges in the field.

Over the past several years, the conference has established itself as a key platform for strategic debate on security threats in the digital domain. It builds on the legacy of the Prague 5G Security Conference held in 2019, which significantly influenced the international discussion on the security of next-generation telecommunications networks.

This year’s edition reflects unprecedented technological developments and – as suggested by its subtitle Collective Resilience in Times of Global Turbulence – growing geopolitical uncertainty, which underscores the importance of a coordinated approach by democratic states to cybersecurity and digital security.

Panel discussions will focus, among other topics, on supply chain security, cybersecurity regulation, the use of artificial intelligence, the resilience of critical infrastructure, responses to cyber incidents, and the growing importance of international cooperation in addressing cyber threats.

“Identifying systemic risk requires difficult decisions. It means acknowledging that the structure of our digital environment can have direct implications for national security and sovereignty, and that some technologies are not politically neutral. Technology itself may be neutral, but the people who design, operate, and sometimes abuse it are not. The Prague Cyber Security Conference was created to provide a space where these exceptionally complex issues can be openly discussed,” said Lukáš Kintr, Director of NÚKIB, in his opening address, outlining one of the key premises of today’s cybersecurity debates.

Experts will also discuss preparations for the post-quantum cryptography era and ways to respond to increasingly sophisticated cyber operations conducted by both state and non-state actors. A significant part of the programme will be dedicated to the financing of cybersecurity in the context of new defence commitments within the North Atlantic Alliance. Experts will examine how states can integrate investments in the protection of critical infrastructure, network defence, and the strengthening of cyber resilience into broader defence budgets. Another highly topical item on the agenda will be a discussion of Ukraine’s experience in defending its digital infrastructure during wartime.

The conference will welcome dozens of international guests, senior representatives of partner countries, and – continuing the tradition of the past two years – experts from the private sector, including companies that shape global technological trends. This group also includes partners without whom the conference could not take place.

The main partners of this year’s edition are Amazon Web Services (AWS) and MSD.

2026-03-17

NÚKIB Hosted the Cyber Champions Summit with Representatives of NATO and Indo-Pacific Partners

The National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), organized the international meeting Cyber Champions Summit 2026. The event brought together senior representatives from NATO Allied countries and their key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand (IP4). The summit was also attended by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, who in his opening remarks emphasized the increasing security interdependence of the Euro‑Atlantic and Indo‑Pacific regions and the fundamental importance of alliances.

The summit’s primary goal was to further strengthen cooperation and the exchange of information and experience in cybersecurity and cyber defence. Discussions centered on current security challenges, the evolving threat landscape in cyberspace, and opportunities for deeper practical cooperation among Allies and partners. 

“NATO Allies and Indo-Pacific partners face very similar threats and risks in cybersecurity, creating a natural and mutual interest in closer cooperation. The summit underscored the importance of systematic information sharing, coordination of positions, and the development of joint activities in both preventing and responding to cyber incidents. Our commitment to the Indo-Pacific is clear in both our work and our cyber attaché based in the region,” said Lukáš Kintr, Director of NÚKIB. 

The NATO Asistent Secretary General for Cyber and Digital Transformation, Jean‑Charles Ellermann‑Kingombe, who was present at the summit, highlighted the importance of developing defence capabilities in a turbulent global environment: “Driven by a more dangerous and unpredictable global security environment, we recognise the extraordinary changes currently happening. NATO Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific are both developing more defence capacity and more defence innovation including in the cyber domain. That is why we agreed to take the next steps in terms of our cyber cooperation across the political, military and technical levels.”

The Cyber Champions Summit builds on previous editions held in Lithuania, Australia, and South Korea. Next year, the meeting will take place in Japan, further reinforcing the continuity of dialogue and cooperation between the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions. 

Yoichi Iida, National Cyber Director and Director of the National Cyber Office of Japan commented on the matter: “We look forward to hosting NATO Cyber Champions Summit 2027. Together, we will engage in vital dialogues among like-minded partners from Europe, the Indo-Pacific and North America to demonstrate our collective solidarity. Japan remains deeply committed to its cooperation with NATO.”

Hosting the summit also highlights NÚKIB’s active role in the Indo-Pacific region, including its long-term engagement in bilateral and multilateral cyber defence initiatives and regular working visits by the agency’s leadership to strengthen international partnerships. Through NÚKIB, the Czech Republic contributes to deepening security cooperation beyond the Euro-Atlantic area. 

2026-03-16

The EU has introduced a new tool to strengthen the security of ICT supply chains - the ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox. The foundations were laid by the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU

Today saw the launch of the EU ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox, a joint non-binding EU approach to assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks in ICT supply chains. Building on all-risks approach, the strictly actor and technology-agnostic Toolbox identifies possible risk scenarios affecting ICT supply chains and, based on these, offers coordinated recommendations for risk assessment and mitigation. The recommendations concern, among other things, the promotion of multi-vendor strategies and reducing dependence on high-risk suppliers. The document also complements the implementation of Article 22 of the NIS2 Directive and can make it easier for Member States to harmonize their supply chain security management practices.

The toolbox and its recommendations are primarily designed for public institutions of member states, but can also be applied more broadly, by the private sector. EU Member States and the wider community thus gain a practical guide to a structured solution to a long-term security problem. The Toolbox was adopted by the Network and Information Security Cooperation Group, which consists of representatives of EU Member States, the European Commission, and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).

"Secure ICT supply chains are one of the key conditions for ensuring our resilience, not only in cyberspace, as the National Cyber and Information Security Agency has been long pointing out. The need to adopt a common approach to this issue was agreed upon by EU member states during the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2022. The Toolbox is thus a concrete result, building on the pioneering efforts of the Czech Republic and NÚKIB experts. It was also largely developed over three years by a team of representatives from across the EU, co-led by the Czech Republic" said NÚKIB Director Lukáš Kintr.

Along with the Toolbox, the Cooperation Group also adopted two coordinated risk assessments that already build on the Toolbox framework approach for two product groups:

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) – while connected and autonomous vehicles have security and energy advantages, they also pose a risk in terms of cybersecurity; the report therefore highlights the risks associated with connectivity, software updates, and the collection of large amounts of data (not only about the crew) in cloud systems. These vehicles and the data collected can then be misused by malicious actors. Detection equipment used at borders and airports – the analysis highlights, among other things, the current dominance of small number of non-EU suppliers leading to dependencies on one supplier and vendor lock-ins and the absence of competitive European ones.

The non-binding Toolbox is the result of long-term work within the EU, and member states are now invited to work on its application. An assessment of progress in its application, including lessons learned and challenges identified, will then take place next year.

Official Press Release of the European Commission: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/eu-launches-new-toolbox-strengthen-ict-supply-chain-security

ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox and the risk assessments: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/toolbox-improve-ict-supply-chain-security

 

2026-02-13