📋 Tender Overview
The Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Information Security (URSIV) submitted for public consideration the proposal for the Act on the Promotion of Cyber Security and Resilience (ZsKVO), which establishes a legal basis for systematic and transparent financing of measures in this area.The bill includes key solutions for the allocation of financial and material incentives aimed at strengthening cyber security and increasing digital resilience in the public and private sectors.
Among the main goals of the law are the strengthening of awareness of the importance of cyber security and the promotion of childrens and young peoples interest in technical sciences, especially in the field of cyber security. The bill also provides support for educational and research programs with the aim of increasing the number of experts in this field and encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation based on secure digital solutions.
The law enables the granting of financial incentives in the form of non-returnable and refundable funds and vouchers, as well as material incentives such as access to software and infrastructure, training, consulting, mentoring and the provision of appropriate premises for the development and implementation of projects. This encourages the development of digital skills and competencies that are key to effectively managing cyber risks.
The proposed regulation also enables the coordinated use of national and European budget resources, which contributes to more efficient absorption of funds and ensures transparent and responsible handling of public finances.
The law encourages cooperation between the public and private sectors and supports the responsible and safe use of digital technologies, which is important for raising the general cyber culture in Slovenia.
The draft law stipulates that the tasks of managing the system of incentives, their allocation and monitoring the implementation of the law will be carried out by the national authority for cyber security - URSIV.
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia is expected to consider the draft law in the third quarter of 2026. The public can submit their comments and proposals during the 30-day public consultation via the eDemokracia portal.
