National Cyber and Information Security Agency

The area of protection of classified information in information and communication systems and the area of cryptographic protection of classified information within the scope of NÚKIB is ensured by the Department of Security of Information and Communication Technologies (OBIT).

In the field of protection of classified information in OBIT information and communication systems:

fulfills the function of the National Center for the Security of Information Systems
certifies information systems
approves communication system security projects
maintains an overview and record of certified information systems and approved communication systems
assesses and approves changes in certified information systems and approved communication systems
carries out inspections of compliance with the conditions for the protection of classified information in certified information systems and approved communication systems
performs checks on compliance with the conditions of cryptographic protection of classified information
accredits information systems handling classified information for NATO, the EU and other international organizations performs continuous control activities in accredited systems according to the requirements of NATO, the EU, and other international organizations

In the area of protection against compromising emanation the OBIT:

fulfills the function of the National Center for measuring compromising electromagnetic emanation
proposes methods and procedures for evaluating electrical and electronic devices and objects from the point of view of leakage of classified information through compromising electromagnetic emanation
performs the certification of shielding enclosures intended for the protection of classified information
maintains a list of certified shielding enclosures

In the field of OBIT cryptographic protection of classified information:

fulfills the function of the National Security Communication Center
fulfills the function of the National Center for the distribution of cryptographic material
ensures and carries out the certification of cryptographic means
certifies cryptographic workplaces
ensures and carries out verification of the professional competence of cryptographic protection workers (examinations of special professional competence)
conducts and ensures research in the field of applied cryptography and mathematical cryptology
performs and coordinates security analyzes of cryptographic algorithms
conducts and ensures applied research and development of cryptographic means

News

NÚKIB Representatives Co-Organized a Cyber Security Exercise in Albania

On 3 April 2024, a cyber exercise was held in Tirana, Albania, which was designed as an interactive, non-technical tabletop exercise aimed at high-level decision-makers, including security and strategic communication experts. The National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) was represented by Irena Adler Pavelková and Miroslava Čavojská from the Exercise Unit, who were directly involved in the preparation of the exercise scenario, its presentation, and moderation of the discussion among the participants. The exercise was organized within the framework of the EU Cybersecurity Capacity Building in the Western Balkans, which the Estonian governmental organization e-Governance Academy led in cooperation with the Dutch non-profit organization CILC.

In collaboration with colleagues from the Albanian National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security (AKCESK), a scenario was prepared for participants from various government institutions and bank representatives, including the Bank of Albania. The scenario focused on the escalating cyber crisis in the banking sector and highlighted the multidimensional nature of cyber threats. One of the objectives of the simulation was to discuss Albania's new cybersecurity legislation and to focus on cooperation and crisis communication between the institutions involved. The cyber exercise was also attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of Albania, Bellinda Balluku, who expressed her support for the project while emphasizing the importance of cyber security and increasing the resilience of the whole society in cyberspace.

Celá zpráva 2024-04-09

Protection of Classified Information