Slovak Ministry of Finance Boosts Cybersecurity with EU Funds
Translated from Slovak, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Slovak Ministry of Finance has concluded a public procurement process to enhance its information and cybersecurity.
- The ministry will sign a contract with DATALAN for expert services, funded by EU funds from the Slovakia Program.
- The project aims to implement modern security monitoring tools, strengthen access protection, and improve incident detection and response capabilities.
The Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic is taking a significant step to bolster its digital defenses by investing in enhanced information and cybersecurity. Through a public procurement process, the ministry has selected DATALAN to provide expert services, with the crucial funding coming from the European Union's Program Slovakia.
Celková cena predmetu zmluvy tak predstavuje 1.191.675,74 eur bez DPH, pričom sú v nej zahrnuté všetky náklady súvisiace s plnením zmluvy - vyhotovenie diela, udelenie licencií a poskytnutie služieb
This initiative underscores the government's commitment to safeguarding sensitive public financial data and ensuring the resilience of its information systems. The project's objectives are clear: to deploy advanced security monitoring tools, fortify access infrastructure, and sharpen the capacity for early detection and effective response to cyber threats. This proactive approach is vital in an era where digital security is paramount for reliable public administration.
Projekt prispeje ku zvýšeniu odolnosti, dostupnosti a spoľahlivosti informačných systémov naprieč viacerými lokalitami. Zároveň povedie k optimalizácii bezpečnostných procesov a k posilneniu odborných kapacít prostredníctvom poskytovania expertných služieb
Beyond the immediate technological upgrades, the project's scope extends to other key departmental organizations, including the State Treasury and the Debt and Liquidity Management Agency. This comprehensive rollout ensures that critical public finance management processes are protected across the board. The ministry emphasizes that this investment aligns with national cybersecurity policy goals and ensures compliance with relevant legal frameworks, ultimately contributing to the stability and integrity of Slovakia's public finances.
Posilnenie bezpečnosti tak prispeje k ochrane citlivých údajov a k stabilite systémov nevyhnutných pre efektívne a spoľahlivé riadenie verejných financií SR
Originally published by SME in Slovak. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.