Cyprus — Cyber Threat Profile

In 2026, Cyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU, placing it at the forefront of European policy. The Digital Security Authority (DSA) is currently operationalizing the National Cyber Crisis Management Plan to satisfy Article 9 of the NIS2 Directive. This framework establishes protocols for large-scale incident response and cross-border cooperation. High-priority sectors include maritime and finance, with a specific focus on the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Cyprus is positioning itself as a Mediterranean center for cybersecurity excellence, hosting major EU certification conferences and prioritizing the security of its vital subsea telecommunications and energy infrastructure.

National CERT/CSIRT: National CSIRT-CY
Data protection authority: Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection (source: CNIL)
World Cybercrime Index 2024 (origin significance): 0.52 / 100, #42 worldwide
Secure Internet servers per 1M people (2024): 221,297.9 (source: World Bank)
Internet users (2024): 89.6% of population (source: World Bank)

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