Poczta Polska and the Ministry of National Defense are developing cooperation in the field of cybersecurity
On April 30, 2021, the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Poland, represented by the Director of the National Cybersecurity Centre, and the President of Poczta Polska signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of cyberspace defence.
Considering that the Ministry of National Defence co-creates the national cybersecurity system, and Poczta Polska is the designated operator (within the meaning of the Postal Law) carrying out, among others, tasks related to defense, state security, and public safety and order, the cooperation of both institutions will contribute to a significant increase in the level of cybersecurity in the Republic of Poland.
Joint activities will include, in particular, the exchange of information on cybersecurity, including threats in cyberspace and information about threats. The agreement also covers the sharing of experience and knowledge through the organization of joint training courses and the mutual allocation of personnel to internships, as well as the co-organization of study visits and conferences. The document also covers cooperation in handling cybersecurity incidents through the organization of joint incident response exercises, as well as advanced malware analysis and vulnerability analysis, including actions to mitigate the effects of these incidents.
The guarantor of the implementation of the tasks included in the agreement on behalf of NCBC is the Computer Security Incident Response Team of the Ministry of National Defense (CSIRT), operating within the National Cyber Security Center.
" Our goal is to ensure cybersecurity for the state and its citizens. We do this not only through constant monitoring of ministry-wide IT networks and incident prevention, but also through active exchange of knowledge, information, and experiences with our partners, both domestic and international. The Ministry of National Defense's CSIRT, in collaboration with other entities within the national cybersecurity system, conducts continuous, 24/7/365 dynamic risk analysis and responds to reported incidents. The signed agreement will enable the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and information on cyber threats between teams, " says Brig. Gen. Karol Molenda, Director of the National Cybersecurity Center.
" Thanks to this agreement, we are strengthening our partnership to ensure a high level of security, including in the cyber domain. Counteracting threats related to the growing importance of digital technologies will be one of the core tasks of Poczta Polska in the coming years, especially in the context of implementing the company's new strategy, the pillars of which include, among others, increasing our share in the digital services market. This agreement will enable us to exchange experiences and best practices. Training, constantly raising user awareness of threats and possible defense methods, and building expert resources capable of addressing cybersecurity challenges will play a significant role in our cooperation, " emphasized Tomasz Zdzikot, CEO of Poczta Polska.
The parties also declared their cooperation in initiating and managing projects, as well as exchanging related experiences, best practices, and standards. The parties will primarily focus on IT and cybersecurity projects, aimed at ensuring a high level of security and reliability for the systems and tools used.
" Poczta Polska must incorporate cybersecurity elements into its operations – threats are constantly growing, so it's worth fighting for customer trust and ensuring their sense of security. Poczta Polska has the potential to be one of the most important players in the country's digital transformation. To achieve this goal, it must also join the market leaders in cybersecurity. Cooperation with the Ministry of National Defense will play a key role in this process, " says Krzysztof Falkowski, Vice President of Poczta Polska.