The cybersecurity of Cyprus’s public sector infrastructure remains exposed and vulnerable, unlike the private sector, which has largely implemented the recommendations of the Digital Security Authority (DSA).

This concern was raised by Petros Galidis, Assistant Commissioner of the DSA, during a session of the Parliamentary Finance Committee.

According to Galidis, 47 employees who were initially hired by the Authority have since resigned, resulting in the loss of vital expertise. Currently, there are 35 unfilled positions, creating significant operational gaps.

Galidis also stated that Authority employees were left unpaid in March, due to the non-approval of the Authority’s budget.

He warned that the continued delay in budget approval could lead to loss of European Union funding, further compromising cybersecurity readiness and project implementation in critical areas.