Poland launches campaign to boost business cybersecurity awareness

Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has launched a campaign to encourage entrepreneurs and management teams to take a more active role in protecting their companies from cyber threats.

The campaign, titled ‘Build your company’s digital security click by click’, is aimed at businesses and senior decision-makers. The ministry says its main goal is to encourage firms to address cybersecurity at both organisational and operational levels.

The campaign stresses that cybersecurity is no longer solely the responsibility of IT departments but is a key part of responsible business management. The ministry points to growing risks such as phishing and ransomware as digital technology becomes central to company operations.

According to the ministry, effective cybersecurity depends on three pillars: knowledge, processes and people. The campaign encourages firms to analyse risks, develop incident response procedures, train employees regularly and use official guidance available through cyber.gov.pl.

A separate focus is placed on medium-sized and large companies subject to requirements under Poland’s national cybersecurity system. The ministry says firms in key sectors should understand obligations related to risk management, incident reporting and the protection of information systems.

The campaign also calls on company leaders to integrate cybersecurity into business strategy, including through security policies, investment in skills and the development of a culture of responsibility across organisations.

Why does it matter?

The campaign reflects a broader shift in cybersecurity policy from technical protection towards organisational responsibility. By targeting business leaders, Poland is emphasising that cyber resilience depends not only on tools, but also on governance, staff training, incident response and compliance with national cybersecurity obligations.

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