Investment in historic cybersecurity in Catalonia

The Government reinforces its digital defense with more than 18 million euros

Catalonia takes a decisive step in digital protection with an investment of 18.6 million euros, aimed at strengthening its cybersecurity system over the next 12 months. As we discussed in our previous article on cyberattacks that Barcelona City Council was receiving. This item, financed with European Next Generation funds, has been described as the largest public investment in cybersecurity in the history of the community.

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An ambitious plan with multisectoral impact

The investment will be channeled through the Catalan Cybersecurity Agency (ACC) and includes 27 concrete actions in the following areas:

• Public health: 4.4 million euros to reinforce the security of hospitals, primary care centers (CAP) and mental health.
• Local Administrations: support for municipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants.
• Technological SMEs: promotion of the protection of companies in the ICT sector.
• Training and awareness-raising: launch of a new educational platform called Cyberacademy.
• Emerging technologies: detecting fraudulent links and preparing for the era of quantum cryptography.

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Cybersecurity in numbers: a growing threat

In 2024, Catalonia suffered 6.9 billion cyberattack attempts, 38% more than the previous year. Of these, 3,372 incidents were effective. This means that The region suffers an attack every 2 hours and 30 minutes, highlighting the urgency of investing in cyber resilience.

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How does this investment affect private companies?

Although primarily aimed at the public sector, investment has very positive indirect effects for private companies:

1. Reducing shared risks: a more secure public infrastructure also protects private providers and collaborators.
2. Training and access to talent: Cyberacademy will help alleviate the deficit of 13,500 cybersecurity professionals.
3. Technology Transfer and Innovation: the use of quantum cryptography and other advanced solutions can reach the private sector through public-private collaborations.

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Keys to Anticipating: What Organizations Can Do Today

Practical tips to take advantage of this situation:

• Assess your current risk situation and reinforce your contingency plan.
• It seeks synergies with entities that benefit from the regional plan.
• Invest in internal cybersecurity training.
• Consult opportunities for collaboration with the ACC and INCIBE.

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Conclusion: An Opportunity to Transform Digital Security

This investment is not only a response to a real threat, but also a bet on a safe and prepared digital future. Organizations that align with this momentum will emerge stronger.

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