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Institutional Framework for Cyber Security Administration in the Slovak Republic

Key Measures

The proposed framework focuses on the following key measures to ensure effective cyber security administration in the Slovak Republic:

  • Establishing a system for managing cyber space
  • Supporting, preparing, and introducing education in cyber security
  • Defining and applying a risk control culture and communication system between stakeholders
  • Active international collaboration
  • Supporting science and research in cyber security

Proposed Framework Structure

The proposed framework structure consists of the following entities:

Central State Administration Bodies

  • Ministry of Finance
  • Government CERT/CSIRT (Computer Emergency Response Team/Computer Security Incident Response Team)
  • Ministry of the Interior
  • Other central state authorities

Sector-Oriented Authority for Cyber Security

  • National CERT/CSIRT (Computer Emergency Response Team/Computer Security Incident Response Team)

Special Units for Resolving Incidents

Competences and Responsibilities

The National Security Authority is proposed as the central state administration body responsible for:

  • Preparing the concept of state policy in cyber security
  • Directing implementation in individual sectors
  • Preparing generally binding regulations and methodology
  • Coordinating action plans for material areas with relevant authorities
  • Monitoring, controlling, and evaluating execution of tasks in cyber security
  • Serving as the national contact point for EU and NATO in cyber security/defence

Key Functions of the National Security Authority

The National Security Authority will:

  • Provide and coordinate execution of tasks implied by international cooperation
  • Represent the Slovak Republic internationally in cyber security
  • Prepare Reports on the state of cyber security in the Slovak Republic
  • Propose procedures for crisis management in case of cyber attacks
  • Continuously monitor national cyber space and analyze potential threats