Balearic Islands invests in cybersecurity with a new Chair to train digital talent

A strategic commitment to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem in the Balearic Islands

In a context where cyberattacks on public and private entities increasing every week in Spain, the Government of the Balearic Islands has taken a decisive step. This week, it has approved an investment of 225,000 euros for the creation of a new Cybersecurity Chair, in collaboration with the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). The objective is clear: to reinforce specialized training, promote research and consolidate cybersecurity as a strategic axis of technological and economic development in the autonomous community.

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What is a Cybersecurity Chair and why is it important?

Una University Chair in Cybersecurity is a space for collaboration between the public administration, the university and the private sector to:

• Promote advanced training in applied cybersecurity.
• Encourage technological and scientific research oriented to real threats.
• Serve as a meeting point for companies, professionals and future digital talent.
• Generate innovation projects that help to protect critical infrastructure and public services.

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Why does the Balearic Islands need to strengthen its cybersecurity?

The creation of this chair is not an isolated action. In recent months, several local governments and public entities in Spain —such as A.Vila Joyosa City Hall Or the healthcare system in Catalonia— have suffered serious cyberattacks which have paralyzed essential services and compromised sensitive data.

The Balearic Islands are no stranger to these risks. Although no recent attacks have been reported in the last 24 hours, experts warn that the increase in digitalization in tourism, health, education and public administration makes the region an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals.

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Key benefits of the new Cybersecurity Chair in the Balearic Islands

✅ Strengthening local capacities: programs will be developed to train specialized ICT professionals, responding to the high demand for cybersecurity talent.
✅ Research adapted to the insular context: digital threats to the tourism or health chain will be addressed with applied studies.
✅ Attracting technological investment: initiatives like this can position the Balearic Islands as a hub for innovation and cyberresilience.
✅ Real public-private collaboration: local technology companies and startups will be able to participate in joint projects and initiatives.

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How can companies benefit from this initiative?

Whether you're a ICT company, an SME, a city council or a healthcare center, this chair may represent an opportunity to:

• Train your staff with specialized resources.
• Participate in innovation projects or testing protection tools.
• Collaborate in safe experimentation environments, such as simulated cyberattack laboratories.
• Connect with universities and experts to design strategies for tailored cyber resilience.

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Apolo Cybersecurity: your strategic ally in the Balearic Islands

From Apollo Cybersecurity we applaud the creation of this chair and we make available to public and private entities in the Balearic Islands our 360º consulting, training and protection services.

At Apollo, we help:

• Diagnose compliance with regulations such as ENS (National Security Scheme).
• Perform cyber maturity assessments.
• Design business continuity plans and incident response.
• Train your team in digital hygiene and threat detection.

👉 Schedule a meeting with our cybersecurity specialist