Poland on the digital front: Time for decisions in boardrooms

Poland is stepping up its digital defenses with the adoption of the "State Digitization Strategy to 2035." This ambitious plan sets a new horizon for the country's digital transformation, emphasizing cybersecurity as a fundamental pillar. The strategy outlines broad objectives for the development of e-services and proposes increasing digitalization investments to 5% of GDP, necessitating a robust protective shield.

The Ministry of Digitalization highlights that Poland's technological sovereignty in the current geopolitical climate depends on its ability to systematically monitor and repel cyber threats. This issue will be a central theme at the upcoming CyberSec Expo & Forum 2026, where leaders from public sectors, military, and business will discuss effective defense mechanisms amidst supply chain crises and escalating threats.

Cybersecurity incidents in Poland have surged dramatically, with a reported 140% year-on-year increase in 2025, reaching nearly 273,000 actual breaches. This situation is exacerbated by the widespread migration of data to cloud environments; over 70% of Polish public administration units, and up to 79% of local government units, now store critical resources in the cloud. This complex, distributed architecture makes it a prime target for sophisticated criminal groups and state-sponsored activities.

According to Microsoft's "Digital Defense Report," Poland ranks third in Europe for the intensity of attacks conducted by groups associated with foreign states. The recent 25% increase in activity from Russian formations targeting Poland and other NATO countries underscores that cyberspace has become an integral component of modern conflict. With plans for 100% of key public services to be available online by 2030, cyberattacks pose a significant threat to social stability, potentially disrupting the continuous delivery of essential benefits.