Despite thousands of Polish political officials having access to sensitive data, only a small fraction participate in available cybersecurity training programs.
Thousands of Political Officials Have Access to Sensitive Data
Poland’s political elite includes not only 460 MPs and 100 senators but also approximately 55 ministers, deputy ministers, secretaries, and state secretaries without parliamentary mandates. This group should be expanded to include collaborators, i.e., about 1550 parliamentary assistants – paid employees of parliamentary offices, up to 3800 social assistants, and 900 advisors and ministerial assistants.
These numbers fluctuate from year to year, but it can be assumed that collectively they form a group of up to 7,000 people who have access to confidential documents, official emails, or politicians’ social media. Each of them is a potential target for cyber attacks.
VIP Training at NASK: What It Is and Who Can Participate
The article mentions VIP training at NASK (Research and Academic Computer Network), but doesn’t provide details about what the training entails or who can participate.
