Last Updated: April 2021

CYBERSECURITY POLICY

Strategy Documents

National Security Strategy (No 1163/2020) (NBS)

The chapters of the National Security Strategy 2020 are focused on Europe’s defence capabilities and the strengthening of relations with and the UK.

Source Source 2 23 April 2020

Cyber Defence Concept of the Hungarian Ministry of Defence

Outlines the main directions for the HDF and defines requirements of the cyber security task required of the HDF and their organisations

Source Source 2 30 September 2013

National Cyber Security Strategy of Hungary (No. 1139/2013) National Cyber Security Coordination Council

The strategy covers key principles of cybersecurity, Hungary’s current cybersecurity situation and future cybersecurity goals.

1. Building response capability; 2. Creating a secure environment; 3. Applying international standards; 4. Improving education; 5. Protecting the future generation.

Source Source 2 21 March 2013

STRUCTURE

National Centre or Responsible Agency

National Cyber Security Coordination Council Prime Minister's Office

Highest political coordination body for Cyber Security; Includes the Secretaries of Defence, Interior, Foreign Affairs and Trade, Finance, National Development, together with the heads of independent public entities.

Source Source 2 21 March 2013

Key Positions

National Cyber Coordinator Ministry of the Interior Hungary Last Updated: April 2021

Source

Dedicated Agencies and Departments

National Cyber Security Center (Nemzeti Kibervédelmi Intézet) Special Service for National Security

Track and help the entire information security lifecycle of the electronic information systems, from its evolution, the planning phase, the regulation, to control and the incident handling. Organizational units include National Electronic Information Security Authority and GovCERT-Hungary

Source 1 October 2015

Infosec and Crypto Division National Security Authority Performs official approval, monitoring and control functions regarding electronic systems handling classified information, operated and managed by governmental organizations and companies. Source

Cyber Defence Centre Military National Security Service Source Source 2 23 March 2017 (announced)

National CERT or CSIRT

Government Incident Response Team of Hungary (GovCERT-Hungary) Special Service for National Security

Coordinating responses to serious IT security breaches against government networks and critical information infrastructures. Promoting information exchange with the critical sectors. Coordinating with national and international counterparts to enhance national readiness measures. Being the national point of contact for international CSIRT and CIIP organizations. Raising awareness in the field of information and network security.

Source 1 July 2013 (began operating)

LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Legislation

Act C/2012 The Criminal Code

Specifies acts unique to information systems, in particular those related to cyber attacks (Articles 422-424); Also specifies content-related offenses, acts where computer/IT systems were involved as tool or target.

Source Source 2 25 June 2012 Hungary Last Updated: April 2021

COOPERATION

Multilateral Agreements

Budapest Convention PARTY TO Source 1 December 2013 (entry into force)

Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation

Central European Cyber Security Platform (CECSP) Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The platform seeks to strengthen cyber security cooperation in the unique Central European environment; Includes , Austria, , , and Hungary.

Source November 2017

Joint Statement, Visegrad (V4)-Israel Prime Minister Agreed, inter alia, to explore the possiblity of further strengthening joint cooperation in the areas of defense and defense industry, cyber security, hybrid threats, non-proliferation and information and know-how sharing. Source 19 July 2017

Joint Statement, Visegrad (V4)-Austria, , Ministry of Foreign Affairs Identified cyber security as one of the issues to take action on- Source 10 July 2017

Joint Declaration of Intent, Visegrad (V4) Prime Minister

Joint declaration of intent on mutual cooperation in innovation and digital affairs; Agreement to work towards sustainable, efficient, resilient and secure cyber space based, inter alia, on timely and proper implementation of the NIS Directive, allowing the joint internal market for the high level cyber security and protection of critical information infrastructures and resources.

Source 28 March 2017

Joint Statement, Visegrad (V4) Prime Minister Identified cyber threats as one of the challenges of the present day to tackle in a coherent and effective way. Source 15 December 2016 Hungary Last Updated: April 2021

Global Forum on Cyber Expertise, Member

A global platform for countries, international organizations and companies to exchange best practices and expertise on cyber capacity building.

Source Source 2 16 April 2015 (Member since)

Membership

European Union (EU)

International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Organization for Security and Co- operation in Europe (OSCE)

United Nations (UN)