NASK (Scientific and Academic Computer Network – National Research Institute) is a key Polish institution responsible for cybersecurity, combating disinformation and developing secure Internet infrastructure in Poland. It operates as a state research institute under the Ministry of Digitization.
What does NASK do?
– National cybersecurity – manages and coordinates the activities of the CERT Polska team, responding to hacker attacks, phishing, data leaks and other incidents
– Countering disinformation – monitors false narratives (including influence campaigns and information operations), analyzes their sources and reach, and cooperates with the media and public administration
– Protecting elections and democratic processes – identifies attempts to manipulate information, especially during election periods
– Digital education – programs for schools, teachers and citizens (online safety, information hygiene and resilience to fake news)
– Internet infrastructure – management of the research network and the .pl domain registry, and support for public and research institutions
Why is NASK important?
– it is a central point of response to threats on the Polish Internet
– provides reliable analysis on disinformation and cyberattacks
– supports state bodies, local authorities and the media in crisis situations
– strengthens society’s information security