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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.

Portugal is gaining recognition and making progress in cybersecurity due to the forward-thinking initiatives the government is taking to raise awareness and combat cybercrime. It is estimated that the country will have invested over €50 million into cybersecurity measures and initiatives by 2021. Portugal has committed to the goal of becoming a leader in Europe in cyber resilience.

Organizations active in Portugal’s cybersecurity space are the Portuguese Institute of National Defense, the A.G.N.E. - Agência Nacional de Tratamento de Incidentes de Segurança, the Portuguese Agency for the Security of Information Systems and the Commission for Computer Security – Portugal.

The Portuguese Institute of National Defense is responsible for ensuring the security of defense systems and networks in the country. It is the main point of contact for cyber defense services in Portugal. The A.G.N.E. works in response to security challenges and security incidents faced in the country, as well as promoting awareness of cyber security. Another important institution is the Portuguese Agency for the Security of Information Systems. This agency is responsible for the certification of IT systems in Portugal and also works to ensure the correctness and security of IT-related protocols, infrastructures, processes, and procedures. The Commission for Computer Security – Portugal provides support and guidance on trends, technical developments, and events in the field of IT security.

As far as events and cyber conferences in Portugal go, there is a range of local and international conferences and events. The Portugal Cybersecurity Summit has been running since 2017 and is a leading conference in Europe on cybersecurity. Other significant events are the International Forum on Cybersecurity and the Lisbon Security Conference which focus on information security in the public and private sectors.