Digital Security Authority - Cyprus

The Digital Security Authority is a governmental agency under the supervision of the Commissioner of Communications in Cyprus. It is the responsible agency for the implementation of the European NIS (Network and Information Security) Directive, with a strong focus on upgrading and maintaining high levels of cybersecurity for all of the operators of essential services and critical information infrastructures in our country, including operators in the energy, water, transport, health, banking, financial market infrastructure, and digital infrastructure sectors.

In addition digital service providers that are established in Cyprus are also covered – examples include online marketplaces, online search engines and cloud computing services. The establishment of the Digital Security Authority, which incorporates the National CSIRT, is crucial to significantly raising the cybersecurity posture and capabilities of Cyprus, securing our society and boosting our international competitiveness, helping to contribute to the development of our economy in the process.

The vision of the DSA is To make Cyprus into one of the leading countries in the region in the field of cybersecurity, to protect the critical information infrastructure of the state, businesses and society in general, and to create an appropriate and attractive environment for economic development and the promotion of services in which Cyprus holds a leading position worldwide, including, among others, merchant shipping and financial services.