Government cybersecurity in the Czech Republic sits at the intersection of national resilience, regulatory enforcement, and operational protection of critical public services. Ministries, regulatory authorities, and regional governments are responsible not only for securing their own infrastructure but also for setting standards that shape the security posture of the entire national ecosystem. The leaders below are directly responsible for defining regulatory frameworks, securing sensitive government systems, and strengthening the country’s cyber defense capability.
Adam Kučínský — Director, Cybersecurity Regulation Department, National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB)
Adam Kučínský leads the Cybersecurity Regulation Department at the National Cyber and Information Security Agency, the central authority responsible for implementing and enforcing cybersecurity law across the Czech Republic. In this role, he oversees regulatory implementation, supervises compliance with national cybersecurity legislation, and helps shape legislative and security standards that govern critical infrastructure operators and public institutions. His work directly influences how cybersecurity is operationalized at a national level, ensuring that organizations align with evolving regulatory requirements and resilience expectations.
Beyond regulatory leadership, Kučínský is actively involved in advancing cybersecurity knowledge across academic and professional communities. He regularly collaborates with universities and educational institutions as an external lecturer and contributes to conferences focused on national cyber defense, crisis management, and information security governance. His role reflects the importance of regulatory leadership in translating policy into enforceable, operational security practices.
Jan Mikulecký — Chief Information Security Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic
Jan Mikulecký serves as Chief Information Security Officer at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, where he is responsible for securing one of the Czech Republic’s largest government ICT environments. His mandate spans cybersecurity governance, incident prevention, compliance, and continuity planning across a ministry serving tens of thousands of users. He has implemented enterprise security technologies including Qualys, Fidelis, and CyberArk, strengthening infrastructure protection and enabling improved visibility into risk.
Mikulecký places particular emphasis on security culture and human-centered defense. Under his leadership, the ministry introduced continuous cybersecurity education programs for over 25,000 users, replacing traditional static training with ongoing video-based awareness initiatives. His team also conducts phishing simulation campaigns and interactive testing programs designed to improve user resilience against real-world attacks. With over 25 years of cybersecurity experience—including international consulting engagements across Europe and Asia—he brings a combination of strategic leadership and operational depth to public sector defense.
Martin Illek — Chief Information Security Officer, Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic
Martin Illek serves as Chief Information Security Officer at the Ministry of Defence, where he is responsible for protecting defense-related information systems and ensuring operational security across military infrastructure. His leadership plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive national defense systems against evolving cyber threats. Given the strategic importance of defense networks, his work contributes directly to national security and operational readiness.
Illek’s position requires balancing strict regulatory compliance with operational effectiveness, ensuring that defense systems remain secure without disrupting mission-critical functions. His appointment reflects the growing importance of dedicated cybersecurity leadership within defense organizations as cyber threats become increasingly intertwined with national defense strategy.
Dominik Marek — Head of Cybersecurity Department, Kraj Vysočina
Dominik Marek leads the Cybersecurity Department for the Vysočina regional government, where he oversees security architecture, risk management, and operational protection of regional government systems. His work ensures the security of digital public services relied upon by citizens, government employees, and regional infrastructure operators.
Marek brings deep operational experience, having served as a senior information security analyst and cybersecurity architect within the regional government prior to his leadership role. His career progression reflects the increasing importance of building internal cybersecurity capability within government institutions. His work focuses on strengthening infrastructure resilience, implementing security frameworks, and ensuring continuity of public services in the face of evolving cyber threats.
Securing National Infrastructure and Public Trust
Cybersecurity leadership within Czech government administration extends far beyond internal IT protection. These leaders are responsible for regulatory enforcement, defense readiness, and the operational security of public systems that underpin national stability. Their work shapes cybersecurity standards across industries, influences regulatory frameworks, and ensures that government institutions remain resilient against increasingly sophisticated threats.
Government cybersecurity functions also serve as the foundation for trust across the broader economy. Regulatory clarity, institutional resilience, and secure public infrastructure enable financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and technology sectors to operate securely.
To see how cybersecurity leadership translates from government oversight into operational protection of financial infrastructure, continue to CISOs to Watch in the Czech Republic’s Banking Industry, where security leaders defend the institutions at the core of the country’s financial system.