Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

 

Brno is home to an interdisciplinary network of IT professionals thanks to the cooperation between our government, universities and national and international companies. We are a development centre of antivirus protection technology. 

NÚKIB
NÚKIB
home to the National Cyber and Information Security Agency
AVG
AVG
the first unicorn company originally from Brno
€800 mil.
€800 mil.
the estimated turnover of 5 biggest companies in #brnoregion
1500 employees
1500
employees in #brnoregion
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EXPERT RESEARCH, SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN ONE PLACE 

"We are part of the #brnoregion innovation ecosystem, where experts from academia, security forces and the commercial sector meet. Brno has historically been referred to as the Czech Silicon Valley, and major companies and public institutions operating in information technology and cybersecurity have their headquarters here. The creation of the CyberCampuscz area results from the concentration of organisations active in this field." 
 

Tomáš Plesník, Cyber Security Division, Institute of Computer Science, MUNI 

CYBERSECURITYHUB CZ

CyberSecurityHubcz is an expert cybersecurity organisation founded in 2020 by three universities – Masaryk University, Brno University of Technology and Czech Technical University in Prague. It shapes the future through research cooperation, expert services, and the development of cutting-edge infrastructure. 

CyberSecurityHubcz:

  • Connects top research institutions, specialised business clusters, professional organisations and public authorities. 

  • Coordinates the CyberCampuscz

  • Builds physical and technological infrastructure, such as the KYPO CRP cyber polygon and laboratory. 

  • Provides testing, training, innovation and support for SMEs and public administration. 

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  • It is one of the European Centres for Digital Innovation (EDIH), and the only one in the country focused on cybersecurity. 

  • Thanks to the Hub, cybersecurity research activities cross sector and discipline boundaries. 

  • The hub's services are free of charge for clients, funded by the Digital Europe programme and the National Recovery Plan.  

MORE ORGANIZATIONS TO FOLLOW

CSIRT-MU (Department of Computer Science at MUNI)


The first certified security team in the Czech Republic. Since 2009, it has been protecting the cyber environment, transferring research findings and development projects into practice, and educating users not only at MUNI. The goal of its projects is research and development to raise the level of cybersecurity at home and worldwide. 

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication BUT


The Department of Telecommunications has a laboratory with quantum communication infrastructure for teaching and research in quantum security. There are facilities for stress testing, generation of cyber attacks and development of high-speed FPGA network cards. The laboratory is also used for cyber security training on the unique BUTCA platform (Brno University of Technology Cyber Arena). 

TOP EVENT IN BRNo

CyberCon

The conference, organised by the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB), is a platform for connecting the government, academic and private sectors in cybersecurity. The annual event aims to educate organisations and the general public under the Cybersecurity Act. 

CyberCon

STUDY CYBERSECURITY IN BRNO

Masaryk University 

  • Faculty of Informatics
fi.muni.cz

University of Defence

  • Faculty of Military Technology 

ud.unob.cz

Brno University of Technology

  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication 
  • Faculty of Information Technology 
  • ProCyber — Master of Science in Cybersecurity 

utko.fekt.vut.cz/en

CYBER SECURITY NEWS

Cybersecurity companies from Brno reach global level: who’s next?
26. August 2024
Cybersecurity companies from Brno reach global level: who’s next?
Cyber threats know no bounds, so it’s no wonder that technologies designed to protect sensitive data and infrastructure have a global impact. In the world of cybersecurity, Brno has put itself on the map as the home of companies that are now under the wings of renowned brands. This way, they have helped define this region as a major centre of innovations.
[businessinsider.com] Strength of Brno-Based Cyber Security Innovations Confirmed by Dynatrace’s Acquisition of Runecast
24. May 2024
[businessinsider.com] Strength of Brno-Based Cyber Security Innovations Confirmed by Dynatrace’s Acquisition of Runecast
Founded a decade ago in Brno, Czech Republic by a team from Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Kyrgyzstan, and Serbia, Runecast has evolved into a robust entity with a global client base, including banks, healthcare organizations, and financial institutions. The finalized acquisition by Dynatrace marks a milestone in Runecast’s journey, showcasing the potential within the Brno innovation ecosystem.
Speech technology: the great helper from Brno region
28. March 2024
Speech technology: the great helper from Brno region
Brno is known for its strong IT community that pushes the boundaries of technological progress. Speech technologies have also long had their firm and well-deserved place here.