The index examines twelve key areas, including the existence of legislation, the level of education, the protection of critical infrastructure, and the capabilities of the police and military in combating cybercrime.

The Czech Republic has placed first in the latest ranking, with Canada being second and Estonia third. This Czech achievement reflects strong strategic, preventive, and reactive capabilities—backed by robust legislation, active institutions like the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB), strong university programs, and broad cooperation between government and the private sector. Czech cybersecurity experts also point to deep involvement in European cybersecurity exercises and networks as evidence that cybersecurity is taken seriously across sectors in the country.

An interesting fact is that Czechia is one of the most frequently attacked countries in Europe. Czech organizations face an above-average number of cyberattacks (over two thousand per week), with ransomware and sophisticated forms of phishing, including attacks using deepfake technology or mobile and NFC fraud, growing significantly. Small and medium-sized companies are also increasingly becoming targets.

Source: Forbes
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