Assessing Cyber Security Threats and Risks in the Public Sector of Greece

Organisations having to cope with new threats and risks are increasing their focus and looking at novel ways to improve their cyber security assurance. As critical national infrastructures are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks, their protection becomes a significant issue for EU member states. The National Cyber Security Authority of Greece (NCSA) takes all necessary steps towards a secure Greek cyberspace. This article presents the findings from the assessment of the main governmental ICT infrastructures in terms of major threats, capacity-building priorities, as well as the current situation in terms of procedures, security measures and policies, and established incident response plans