Hungary Last Updated: April 2021
CYBERSECURITY POLICY
Strategy Documents
National Security Strategy (No 1163/2020) (NBS)
The military chapters of the National Security Strategy 2020 are focused on Europe’s defence capabilities and the strengthening of relations with France and the UK.
Source Source 2 23 April 2020
Cyber Defence Concept of the Hungarian Defence Forces Ministry of Defence
Outlines the main directions for the HDF and defines general 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 Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, 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, Croatia, Slovenia 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 private 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)