The government has adopted a new Cybersecurity Strategy for the Republic of Poland, which is set to remain in effect for five years. The document aims to strengthen the national cybersecurity system, information protection, and the ability to detect and respond to threats. The Strategy is intended to cover not only the public and military sectors, but also the private sector and citizens. Its objectives are also aligned with the direction of EU cybersecurity policy and are intended to support the growth of digital resilience in Poland and across the EU.
The most important objective of the document is to increase the resilience of domestic entities through better information protection, greater capacity to detect and respond to threats, and the promotion of knowledge and best practices in cybersecurity. The strategy assumes that digital security should support the efficient functioning of the state, the economy, and citizens’ daily lives. The government also announces organizational, financial, operational, technological, and legal measures, as well as the development of the Polish cybersecurity industry and the building of trust between the administration and the market.
The document is based on six specific objectives. The first concerns the development of the national cybersecurity system. The second focuses on preventing and combating cybercrime and building the capacity to conduct a full spectrum of activities in cyberspace. The third aims to enhance the resilience of information systems in the public sector, including the military, and in the private sector. The fourth relates to strengthening Poland’s national technological and industrial base and technological sovereignty. The fifth involves building awareness, knowledge, and competencies among personnel, citizens, and entrepreneurs. The sixth pillar concerns strengthening Poland’s international position in the field of cybersecurity.
From a practical perspective, the provisions regarding the resilience of digital systems and services are very important. The strategy provides, among other things, for 24/7 security monitoring, continuous improvement of incident response capabilities, periodic business continuity tests, and the incorporation of cybersecurity requirements as early as the system design and maintenance stages. The document also announces further protection against DDoS attacks, measures for vulnerability management, and support for the private sector, including SMEs, particularly regarding supply chain security and cyber hygiene. An important provision also calls for the active issuance of recommendations and communications to KSC entities regarding detected vulnerabilities, campaigns, and cyberattacks.
The minister responsible for digitization is in charge of coordinating implementation. The Strategy will be reviewed after two years and in its fourth year of implementation. An Action Plan has also been attached to the document, which specifies concrete tasks, a timeline, responsible institutions, expected outcomes, and metrics. This is important because it means that the Strategy is not intended to remain a collection of general declarations, but is to be implemented and evaluated based on concrete actions.
The new Cybersecurity Strategy of the Republic of Poland 2026–2029 shows that the state intends to place greater emphasis on resilience, business continuity, the development of operational capabilities, and human competencies. For the administration, key entities, and companies, this is a clear signal that cybersecurity will increasingly integrate organizational, technological, and regulatory requirements.
