The State of Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025
Introduction
The digital ecosystem has shifted. As detailed in our new report on Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025, the coordinated offensives against the Bank of Cyprus and the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) were not anomalies—they were signals of a new “Hybrid Warfare” reality.
For local businesses, Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025 is no longer just about installing firewalls; it is about survival. With the transposition of the EU NIS2 Directive into national law via Law 60(I)/2025, the regulatory landscape has moved from voluntary guidance to mandatory enforcement. This report is your roadmap to navigating these changes.
The Regulatory Shift
Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025: Navigating NIS2 and Law 60(I)/2025
A critical focus of Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025 is the expansion of regulated entities. Our report breaks down exactly who is affected:
- Essential vs. Important Entities: Are you a food producer or chemical distributor? Under the new laws for Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025, you may now be classified as a regulated “Important Entity” facing strict fines.
- Personal Liability: Learn why C-level executives can now be held personally liable for security failures.
- Supply Chain Mandates: Discover why being “NIS2 Ready” is the new license to operate if you supply services to Essential Entities.
The Threat Landscape
Why Cyprus Requires a “Resilience” Mindset
The era of simple antivirus is over. Our research into Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025 highlights specific local threats that bypass traditional defenses:
- The “Thalis” Breach Lessons: We analyze the 2025 breach of the Cyprus Post’s platform to show how centralized data aggregation creates “Supply Chain Ripple Effects” for everyone connected.
- Ransomware 2.0 & Double Extortion: Attackers are now targeting professional services in Nicosia and Limassol, not just to encrypt data, but to leak it. Learn why this creates a “Double Jeopardy” risk under GDPR and NIS2.
- AI Deepfakes: From “Business Identity Compromise” to the recent deepfake scams targeting Cypriot banks, Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025 demands new verification protocols beyond just voice recognition.
What You Will Learn
Inside the Report
Download the full PDF to access exclusive data and strategies:
- Sector Analysis: Specific scenarios for Maritime (SmartSea), Finance (DORA), and Manufacturing.
- The Compliance Checklist: A complete Table mapping NIS2 Article 21 requirements to actionable business steps.
- Strategic Roadmap: A Week 1 to Month 6 guide for C-level leaders to achieve resilience.
- ACE Networks Insights: Data on why 65% of local SMEs still have open RDP ports and how to fix it.
3. FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025
Q: What is the main law governing Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025? A: The primary legislation is the Network and Information Systems Security (Amendment) Law of 2025, also known as Law 60(I)/2025, which transposed the EU NIS2 Directive into Cyprus law effective April 25, 2025.
Q: How does the “Thalis” breach affect Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025 strategies? A: The Thalis breach demonstrated that outsourcing to third-party platforms does not outsource risk. It highlighted that Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025 strategies must include rigorous vendor vetting and supply chain security.
Q: What is the difference between Business Continuity and Cyber Resilience in 2025? A: Business Continuity focuses on recovering after a disaster (reactive). In the context of Cybersecurity Cyprus 2025, Cyber Resilience is adaptive—it ensures the organization continues to function during the crisis, assuming a breach will inevitably happen.