At the international security forum Globsec, held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Prague, representatives of the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) and Microsoft signed the Memorandum of Understanding. The memorandum was signed on behalf of NÚKIB by its director Lukáš Kintr, and on behalf of Microsoft by Amy Hogan-Burney, Vice President, and Michal Stachník, General Manager of Microsoft Czech Republic and Slovakia.
This memorandum represents a significant step forward in developing cooperation between the public and private sectors in cybersecurity, contributing to the overall strengthening of the Czech Republic’s cyber resilience. It builds on the shared commitment of both NÚKIB and Microsoft to foster a safer and more resilient cyberspace. It also provides a framework for practical collaboration in areas such as sharing expertise, supporting education, and leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to defend against cyber threats. The memorandum further confirms the intent of both parties to engage in a regular dialogue and jointly enhance cybersecurity capacities.
‘Cooperation with technology leaders such as Microsoft is the key to strengthening the cybersecurity of the Czech Republic,’ emphasized Lukáš Kintr, Director of NÚKIB. ‘The signed memorandum sets a clear framework for knowledge sharing and joint threat response. It is another concrete step towards greater resilience of our state in cyberspace,’ he said, adding: ‘Protection against cyberattacks is not possible without trust and open communication. Timely information sharing and swift coordination have already prevented several attacks in the past. NÚKIB has long been building a community of people and institutions who see cybersecurity as a shared responsibility, and this collaboration is a clear example of that.’
Amy Hogan-Burney, Microsoft’s Global Director for Customer Security and Trust, praised the recent public disclosure of the cyberattack by a Chinese actor targeting the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the open communication, which helps build trust – something she called vital in the current geopolitical landscape. She added: ‘Our goal is to share as much information as possible and to be transparent about attacks on our systems or those of our customers. It is very important that governments take the same approach. Only then can we effectively deter future attacks. I personally look forward to continuing our cooperation with you.’
Michal Stachník, General Manager of Microsoft Czech Republic and Slovakia, also highlighted the importance of long-term partnerships with strong institutions like NÚKIB. He mentioned today’s key geopolitical topics as well: ‘The signing of this memorandum builds upon our commitments to Europe, including the expansion of cloud and AI infrastructure aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty and economic competitiveness across the continent. Microsoft has also made a legal commitment to protect Europe’s digital resilience – even in the face of geopolitical pressures, including legal challenges against any attempt to disrupt services in Europe – and has reinforced its focus on compliance with European laws and data protection.’