Cybersecurity and cyber insurance – the new role of independent intermediaries
With the rapid spread of digitalization, cyber risks are also posing an increasingly serious threat to businesses – often causing damage that not only entails financial losses, but also business interruption and reputational damage. Traditional insurance models cannot be directly adapted to this area, as cyber risks are invisible, changing and complex. In this situation, independent insurance intermediaries […]
The Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster has been awarded innovation cluster certification
The Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster has been awarded the innovation cluster qualification, which is one of the highest professional recognitions of the domestic cluster development system. Obtaining the qualification is a major milestone in the life of the cluster. When awarding the recognition, aspects such as the depth of cooperation between members, the level of research, development and innovation activities, the international network, as well as the professional management and […]
NIS2 Whitepaper published – professional guide to obligations and best practices
Digital security is gaining increasing importance in Europe, and in parallel with this, the EU regulatory environment is also continuously tightening. Compliance with the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive, which takes the protection of networks and information systems to a new level, has become crucial for organizations. The “NIS 2 in Hungary: Experiences and recommendations in the past […]
ITBN CONF-EXPO 2025 – Future technologies and cybersecurity challenges in one place
On September 24, 2025, one of the largest IT and security professional events in Central Europe, ITBN CONF EXPO 2025, will be held again, hosted this year by the Lumin8 Event Center in Budapest. The central motto of the event is: “Protect Your AI-Sensitive”, which draws attention to the security issues and challenges raised by artificial intelligence. The event aims to provide a comprehensive picture […]
Innovation activities in the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster
One of the most important strategic pillars of the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster (MKK) is the encouragement and support of innovation. The Cluster actively works to ensure that the latest research results are quickly and efficiently put into practice, thereby contributing to the development of the cybersecurity sector and increasing the competitiveness of the domestic economy. MKK’s innovation activities cover a wide spectrum, from the encouragement of R&D&I projects to […]
Online Privacy: Four Basic Rules for a Safe Digital Presence
In the digital age, cyberattacks are becoming more common, so conscious and proactive data protection has never been more important. This four-point list will help you minimize online risks, and by following these tips, you can significantly increase your own and your data's security. 1. Strong passwords and two-step authentication One of the most important steps is to create a strong and unique […]
Core values and overall objectives of the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster: Building a secure digital future
The operation and development of the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster (MKK) is based on solid values and a well-defined overall goal. These principles guide all activities of the Cluster and ensure that it contributes to creating a safer, more reliable and more innovative digital space in Hungary. The overall goal of the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster: The main goal of the MKK is to improve the security of businesses – especially […]
Partnership between the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster and the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP)
The Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster is a member of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), one of the most important and largest cluster networks in Europe. The ECCP aims to promote industry collaboration, support innovation and strengthen international networks in various economic sectors. ECCP membership provides the MKK with the opportunity to join a wider European network […]
Cybersecurity and data protection in healthcare
The season-ending event of the HunCERTalks cybersecurity meetup series, jointly organized by HUN-REN SZTAKI, HunCERT and ISZT, was held on July 2, 2025 in the Innovation and Demonstration Space of HUN-REN SZTAKI’s Lágymányosi Street building. This time, the focus was on healthcare cybersecurity issues and the responsible use of anonymized healthcare data. First, Dr. Anna Bánáti, assistant professor at Óbuda University and […]
New opportunities for digital security – the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster has joined the John Neumann Computer Science Society (NJSZT)!
We are pleased to announce that the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster has joined the Neumann János Computer Science Society (NJSZT)! About the Neumann Society The Neumann János Computer Science Society is the oldest Hungarian IT organization. Since its founding in 1968, it has played a prominent role in creating digital equality. Among its activities, IT talent management is a priority, in the spirit of which it has been the main organizer of the Nemes Tihamér Competitions for decades […]