Programme: Programme "Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation"

The project proposal is aimed at increasing the level of network and information security of critical information systems, databases and registries, which are of key importance for the provision of public services in the Republic of Bulgaria.
The project envisages upgrading the capacity of the National Computer Security Incident Response Team and the Sectoral Computer Security Incident Response Team  for public administration by implementing modern central infrastructure and software solutions for cybersecurity. The project includes systems for network traffic–based threat detection and analysis (NDR), data loss prevention systems (DLP), privileged access management systems (PAM), network honeypots, systems for auditing changes in the ICT environment, as well as related infrastructure components and licenses.
The project also provides for expanding the scope of the national cybersecurity system by including 28 regional administrations, for which the necessary technical equipment and licenses will be provided to ensure effective monitoring, prevention, and response to cyber incidents. In parallel, training sessions will be conducted for administrators and employees from both the newly connected administrative bodies and the National Computer Security Incident Response Team and the Sectoral Computer Security Incident Response Team, with the aim of ensuring effective use of the implemented systems and the application of established rules and procedures. 
The expected results of the project implementation include increased cyber resilience of the public sector, improved prevention, early detection, and effective response to cyber incidents, as well as ensuring the secure, reliable, and continuous provision of public services.