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Croatia is becoming increasingly focused on improving its cybersecurity and IT security practices. Croatia is seeing an increased focus on cyber education and research in the public, private, and educational sectors. The challenge for Cybersecurity is that Croatia is vulnerable to hackers and cybercriminals due to a lack of resources and capacity.

The Croatian government is committed to boosting IT security. In 2016, the government passed the Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection Law, which established the National Cyber Security Protection System and Cyber Security Center. The government is also working to establish national standards and regulations for IT security.

In response to the increasing need for cybersecurity, Croatia has hosted several cyber conferences and events to discuss and promote cybersecurity topics. The annual Croatian Security Conference (CroSec) is held in Zagreb and focuses on information security. The Croatian Information Security Conference also takes place in Zagreb and focuses on IT security topics. Additionally, the Croatia Information Security Summit (CROSTIS) takes place in Zagreb and covers topics related to IT and cyber security.

The Croatian government is taking steps to ensure the security of the country's digital infrastructure. The Ministry of Science and Education launched the National Cyber Security Initiative, which provides resources to educate the public and teach cybersecurity best practices. Additionally, the government has established several cybersecurity research centers and programs focused on researching and developing new IT security strategies.

Cybersecurity in Latvia has become a priority area for the government and Latvia’s digital network infrastructure is well-developed and increasingly secure. Latvia is a leader in the field of cybersecurity education and hosts several annual cybersecurity events and cyber conferences that aim to develop collaboration both at a national and international level.

The National Cyber Security and Incident Response Centre (CSIRC) headquartered in Riga is a specialized, inter-agency institution that provides prevention and response to current cyber security threats. The CSIRC has fostered close collaboration between Latvia and EU countries in risks containment and analysis in the field of cyber security.

In terms of cyber events, Latvia holds The National Cyber Security Conference each year, organized by Latvia's Ministry of Defence and CSIRC. The conference brings together cyber security professionals from government and private institutions to discuss cybersecurity-related topics. The conference has become the largest cyber security conference in the Baltic region and promotes the development of research, networking, and collaboration among topic experts from national and international institutions.

Latvia is also home to an annual cyber security event, The National Cyber Security Forum. The event is the largest of its kind in the region and brings together students, academics, and IT security professionals from a variety of organizations. It provides a platform to discuss cybersecurity topics, share insights, and discuss best practices.

Additionally, the Riga-based company Cyber Security International Technology (CSIT), has become well-known for IT security conferences and events. It has held annual conferences since 2016 and attracts more than 150 delegates from over 30 countries.

Latvia also has its dedicated cyber security organization. The Latvian Cyber Security Association (LCSA) is a non-profit organization established to promote collaboration among IT security experts, organizations, and industry leaders. It provides resources such as courses, seminars, and conferences, as well as technical advice and guidance.