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Cybersecurity in Lithuania at a glance

Providing best-in-class cybersecurity services requires fast, reliable infrastructure and smart, flexible IT talent. Lithuania, now ranked 6th globally in the National Cybersecurity Index and 4th in the EU in ITU Global Cybersecurity Index, offers both: EU-leading connectivity and internet speeds, and a strong pipeline of dedicated IT specialists.

2nd

National Cybersecurity Index

Source: e-Governance Academy Foundation, 2021
6th

ITU Global Cybersecurity Index

Source: International Communication Unit, 2020

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Cybersecurity success stories

FTE:

22 (May, 2023)

EST:

2018, Vilnius (formerly known as Arxan Technologies)

Functions:

Software development, cyber security

FTE:

50 (May, 2023)

EST:

2018, Kaunas / 2002, Vilnius

Functions:

Product development, Security Operations, Sales

FTE:

7 (May, 2023)

EST:

September 2021

Functions:

Cybersecurity

Tech success stories

FTE:

221 (May, 2023)

EST:

2013, Vilnius

Functions:

Application development, R&D

FTE:

169 (May, 2023)

EST:

2009, Vilnius

Functions:

Gaming engine development

FTE:

257 (May, 2023)

EST:

2017, Vilnius

Functions:

Operations, engineering, compliance and fraud prevention, customer support

FTE:

290 (May, 2023)

EST:

Vilnius, 2015

Functions:

Product development, engineering, testing, technical customer support

FTE:

370 (May, 2023)

EST:

2006, Vilnius / 2013, Kaunas

Functions:

Support for IT, Research and Development, F&A, HR, Marketing, Customer Support, and Legal Services

FTE:

260 (May, 2023)

EST:

2005, Vilnius / 2015, Kaunas

Functions:

IT, R&D

Reasons to choose Lithuania

1. Leadership in cybersecurity

Efficient national cybersecurity model
Lithuania offers:
- A functioning national cybersecurity model consolidated by the Ministry of Defense.
- An advanced cyber threat response system tailored to protect individuals, businesses, critical infrastructure, the government, and military.
- A National Cybersecurity Centre with unique in-house R&D capabilities providing expertise, quick decision-making and response.
Source: National Cybersecurity Status Report 2020
Participation in international initiatives

Cyber Rapid Response Teams (developed under PESCO) & Regional Cyber Defense Centre: two Lithuanian-led flagship projects dedicated to developing innovative cyber capabilities aimed to support EU Member States, partners, institutions, and common security policy missions.

Source: National Cybersecurity Status Report 2020
Cybersecurity initiatives in both private & public sectors

A robust private-public security network system comprising state institutions and stakeholders, including a direct cooperation between Ministry of Defense and Lithuania’s largest news, web, and media portals.

Source: National Cybersecurity Status Report 2020
Enabling 5G security

A commitment to comply with the EU and NATO recommendations on ensuring the security of 5G infrastructure and other 5G Development Guidelines (2020-2025) underlying the maintenance of highest security standards and a coordinated approach.

Source: National Cybersecurity Status Report 2020

2. IT talent pool

42,100

ICT professionals in Lithuania

Source: Government Strategic Analysis Centre, 2020
10,600

IT students

Source: Ministry of Education Science and Sport, 2020
2,500

new IT specialists annually from retraining programs

Source: Infobalt, 2018
2,000

IT graduates annually

Source: Ministry of Education Science and Sport, 2020Source: Ministry of Education Science and Sport, 2020

3. Cyber study programmes

MSc in Information and IT Security

VILNIUS TECH
MSc in Cybersecurity Management

Mykolas Romeris University
MSc in Information and Information Technology Security

Kaunas University of Technology
BSc in Information Systems and Cyber Security

Vilnius University

4. Digital infrastructure: fast, reliable and affordable

5th

for digital / technological skills availability

Source: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, 2021
Leaders in 4G

One of the best in 4G Internet coverage in the EU and worldwide

Source: DESI report, 2020
The fastest

public WiFi in the world

Source: www.ooma.com, 2020
2nd in the EU

for fiber optic (FTTP/FTTB) coverage in the EU

Source: FTTH Council Europe - Panaroma, 2019

Tech news

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OAG expands Lithuanian presence with acquisition of Infare

Sep 05, 2023

New investments

Leading spend management solution Payhawk launches in Lithuania and opens a local office

Oct 24, 2023 - Oct 26, 2023

Barcelona, Spain

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Cybersecurity in Lithuania at a glance

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Cybersecurity success stories

Tech success stories

Reasons to choose Lithuania

1. Leadership in cybersecurity

2. IT talent pool

3. Cyber study programmes

4. Digital infrastructure: fast, reliable and affordable

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