Cybersecurity in Lithuania
- Strategic advantages of the sector
- Why Lithuania
- News & Events
- Strategic advantages of the sector
- Why Lithuania
- News & Events
Lithuania offers a comprehensive and agile response to global digital threats. Our top-level network security engineers, cyber experts, internationally experienced compliance professionals, reliable infrastructure, and strategic initiatives place us at the forefront of digital defence technology.
Strategic Advantages of
Lithuania’s Cybersecurity Sector
Global Recognition and Advanced Ecosystem
Lithuania’s cybersecurity capabilities are underpinned by state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and a world-class IT workforce, making it an ideal location for cybersecurity investments.
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6thin the ITU Global Cybersecurity IndexSource: International Telecommunication Union, 2020 -
#1Vilnius is the best city in the EU for cybersecuritySource: StartupBlink, 2024 -
29%of Lithuania-based GBS centers perform cybersecurity functions, including Moody’s, Nasdaq and othersSource: Invest Lithuania survey, 2023
Public and Private Sector Synergy
Lithuania fosters a collaborative environment that enhances our cybersecurity offerings, from enterprise solutions to national defense.
Innovative Cybersecurity Companies
Home to leading cybersecurity firms, including Digital.ai, Cujo AI and home-grown unicorn Nord Security, and with a focus on cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning, Lithuania is at the leading edge of cybersecurity innovation.
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Lithuania’s 2nd unicorn and the largest locally-grown tech company, Nord Security is one of the world’s leading providers of digital security and privacy solutions for businesses and individuals. Their award-winning products include NordVPN, NordLayer, NordPass, NordLocker, and others.
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Surfshark is a fast-growing cybersecurity company focused on developing humanized privacy and security protection solutions. Its core product is one of the top 3 VPNs globally, trusted by millions of users around the world.
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NRD Cyber Security is a cybersecurity technology consulting, incident response, and applied research company with projects in more than 50 countries around the world.
Why Invest in Lithuania’s
Cybersecurity Industry?
Leadership in Cybersecurity
Efficient National Cybersecurity Model
Lithuania offers a functioning national cybersecurity model led by the Ministry of Defense, tailored to protect all critical sectors. A proactive approach with a dedicated National Cybersecurity Centre provides quick decision-making and response capabilities.
Participation in International Initiatives
Lithuania leads initiatives like the Cyber Rapid Response Teams and the Regional Cyber Defense Centre, which aim to support EU Member States, partners, institutions, and common security policy missions.
Dynamic Cybersecurity Community
From Cyber City, Lithuania’s leading tech campus and home to Nord Security, to initiatives like Women4Cyber, the country’s growing cybersecurity community fosters inclusivity and collaboration that boost the local innovation environment.
Dedicated Cybersecurity Investment
Lithuania established ScaleWolf, the first of its kind venture capital fund and technology accelerator program focusing on dual use technologies. The fund manages EUR 13.5M dedicated to fostering innovations in cybersecurity and defence.
Tech-savvy talent pool
Supported by educational institutions and a proactive community of cyber experts, Lithuania nurtures a diverse and multilingual tech talent pool ready to address the cybersecurity challenges of tomorrow.
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1st globallyfor the availability of digital skillsSource: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, 2023 -
7thin mobile app creationSource: Global Innovation Index, 2023 -
68,200employees in the ICT sector in LithuaniaSource: Statistics Lithuania, 2023
Cyber study programmes
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MSc in Information and IT Security
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MSc in Cybersecurity Management
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BSc in Information Systems and Cyber Security
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MSc in Information and Information Technology Security
Reliable digital infrastructure
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4th in the EUfor enterprises using at least 2 AI technologiesSource: Digital Economy and Society Index, 2021 -
4th place globallyfor communication technology in businessSource: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, 2023 -
2nd in the EUfor fixed broadband priceSource: Digital Economy and Society Index, 2023
