AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ON THE EXCHANGE AND MUTUAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SIGNED IN ZAGREBThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed in Zagreb on 18 April 2023

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS ON THE EXCHANGE AND MUTUAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SIGNED IN ZAGREB​The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed in Zagreb on 4 October 2021.

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the United States of America concerning security measures for the protection of Classified Information signed in ZagrebThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the United States of America concerning security measures for the protection of Classified Information was signed in Zagreb on 5 January 2021.

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain on Mutual Protection of Classified Information signed in ZagrebThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain on Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed in Zagreb on 15 December 2020. 

Agreement between the Republic of Croatia and the Portuguese Republic on Mutual Protection of Classified Information signed in ZagrebThe Agreement between the Republic of Croatia and the Portuguese Republic on Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed in Zagreb on 30 June 2020.

International vetting application procedures

Signed Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Italian Republic on Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified InformationThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Italian Republic on Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed in Zagreb on 9 July 2019. The Agreement was signed on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Croatia by Ms. Maja Čavlović, Director of the Office of the National Security Council and on behalf of the Government of the Italian Republic by H.E. Mr. Adriano Chiodi Cianfarani, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Croatia.

Signed Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia/Office of the National Security Council and the Government of the State of Israel/the Israeli Ministry of Defence on protection of classified informationThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia/Office of the National Security Council and the Government of the State of Israel/the Israeli Ministry of Defence on protection of classified information was signed in Tel Aviv on 11 June 2019.

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway on mutual protection of classified information was signedThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway on mutual protection of classified information was signed in Zagreb on 3 July 2018.

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Austrian Federal Government on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information was signedThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Austrian Federal Government on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information was signed in Zagreb on 24 July 2018.

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on Mutual Protection of Classified Information​The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed through diplomatic channels in July 2017.

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Mutual Protection of Classified Information

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed on 7 July 2017 in Sarajevo, after a joint session of the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of Romania on Mutual Protection of Classified InformationThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of Romania on Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed in Zagreb on 12 June 2017, on the occasion of the official meeting of the Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković with the Romanian Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu.

Request for VisitInternational and domestic visits are part of everyday business in today's global economy. Such visits can also lead to visitors gaining unauthorized access to sensitive and classified information and assets. By obtaining approval for visits to secure sites, you can prevent security incidents and safeguard national security.

The National Cyber Security Council adopted a decision on the establishment of a Council working group for the implementation of the the NIS DirectiveThe National Cyber Security Council adopted at its session on 18 May 2017 a decision on the establishment of a Council working group for the implementation of the NIS Directive. The Council working group will be composed of the state authority representatives (according to their respective sectors), the representatives of the relevant regulatory agencies and the representatives of the sectors covered by the NIS Directive.

WannaCry Campaign in CroatiaIn mid-May a malicious crypto code WannaCry attacked computers around the world, including in the Republic of Croatia. Due to the potential danger for the Croatian cyberspace, the Operational and Technical Cyber Security Coordination Group held an urgent meeting on 13 May 2017 and agreed on the activities to overcome the threat.

6S Expert Working Group Meeting and RACVIAC Workshop on Industrial SecurityUnder the auspices of the Brdo-Brijuni Process, the 6S Initiative (the Six States Initiative) was launched in 2013 by the Croatian and Slovenian National Security Authorities (NSAs), focusing on encouraging security cooperation and raising the level of information security standards in the neighbouring region. The Initiative gathers the directors of the NSAs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, and the Republic of Serbia, with the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Croatia as mentors.

From the press release from the closed part of the 21st session of the Government of February 16, 2017The government appointed a chairman, deputy chairman, members and deputy members of the National Council for Cyber Security, in accordance with the Decision on the establishment of the National Council for Cyber Security and Operational and Technical Coordination of Cyber Security (Official Gazette 61/16), as representatives of the relevant ministries and institutions. Decision is accessible via this link.

SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND ON MUTUAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATIONThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Republic of Poland on Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed on 6 October 2016 in Warsaw.

Session of the National Security CouncilA session of the National Security Council, chaired by the President of the Republic of Croatia and Commander-in-Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, was held in Split.

SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF HUNGARY ON THE EXCHANGE AND MUTUAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATIONThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of Hungary on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed on 10 June 2016 in Budapest.
 

National Cyber Security Strategy

Click here for the English translation of the National Cyber Security Strategy and its Summary.
 

National Cyber Security StrategyOn 7 October 2015 the Croatian Government adopted the National Cyber Security Strategy.

Roundtable on the National Cyber Security StrategyRoundtable on the Draft proposal of the National Cyber Security Strategy

Draft proposal of the National Cyber Security StrategyOnline consultation with the interested public on the Draft proposal of the National Cyber Security Strategy and action plan for its implementation ended on 27 May 2015 at midnight. 

 

The list of legal entities registered in the Republic of Croatia with FSCThe Office of the National Security Council issues a Facility Security Clearance to a legal entity when it establishes that there are no security impediments based on the security vetting procedure and when the prescribed information security measures and standards have been applied.
 

Draft proposal of the national cyber security strategyThe Commission for making the draft proposal of the national cyber security strategy, established on the basis of the Decision adopted by the Croatian Government at its session held on 30 April 2014, has made the draft proposals of the National Cyber Security Strategy and Action Plan for its implementation. As the leading body in making the above documents, the Office of the National Security Council will hold consultations with the interested public in the period from 27 April to 27 May 2015.
 

COMING INTO EFFECT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND ON MUTUAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATIONThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Republic of Finland on Mutual Protection of Classified Information came into effect on 1 May 2015.
 

UVNS' budget for 2015The President of the Republic of Croatia adopted a Decision on promulgating the State Budget for the Republic of Croatia for 2015 and projections for 2016 and 2017 (Official Gazette No. 148/14) which was adopted by the Croatian Parliament at its session on 2 December 2014.

Personnel Security Clearance (Certificate)You can see the Personnel Security Clearance (Certificate) on this link.

F.A.Q. section updatedF.A.Q. section of the website has been updated, and a series of information concerning information security is now available.

Basic information concerning data secrecyYou can find some basic information concerning data secrecy on the following link. 

Amendments to UVNS' budget for 2014On 27 March 2014 the Amendments to the Decision on promulgating the State Budget for the Republic of Croatia for 2014 and projections for 2015 and 2016 came into effect (Official Gazette No. 39/14). By these Amendments the budget of the Office of the National Security Council for 2014 was cut in the following manner.

Report on filed complaints for disrespecting Code of Ethics for Public Servants in 2013No complaint was filed in the Office of the National Security Council in 2013 on the basis of the Code of Ethics for Public Servants (Official Gazette, No. 40/11 and 13/12).

UVNS' budget for 2014The President of the Republic of Croatia on 12 December 2013 adopted a Decision on promulgating the State Budget for the Republic of Croatia for 2014 and projections for 2015 and 2016 (Official Gazette No. 152/13) which was adopted by the Croatian Parliament at its session on 4 December 2013.

Report on filed complaints for disrespecting Code of Ethics for Public ServantsNo complaint was filed in the Office of the National Security Council in 2011 in relation to the unethical practice of its employees and in accordance with Article 26 of the Code of Ethics for Public Servants (Official Gazette, No. 40/11) the report was submitted to the Ministry of Administration as the state body competent for the preparation of a joint report on complaints for disrespect of the Code of Ethics within state administration.

European Commission Monitoring Report on Croatia's state of preparedness for EU membershipOffice of the National Security Council, as the Croatian National Security Authority, has implemented all necessary pre-conditions for Croatian accession to the EU.

UVNS' budget for 2012UVNS’ budget for 2012 is 22.100.000,00 HRK (State Budget of the Republic of Croatia for 2012, Official Gazette No. 24 from 27 February 2012). 

Development report on implementation of the National Human Rights Promotion and Protection Program 2008-2011Office of the National Security Council is one of the public authorities participating in the implementation of the National Human Rights Promotion and Protection Program 2008-2011, which was adopted by the Croatian government in 2007.

Presentation at the Croatian Chamber of EconomyOn 22 December 2011 the representatives of the Office of the National Security Council in cooperation with the Croatian Chamber of Economy have held a presentation on the “Role of NATO standards in the enhancement of security and development of Croatian economy” for the need of Croatian economists.

Coming into effect of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Czech Republic on mutual protection of classified informationAgreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Czech Republic on mutual protection of classified information comes into effect on 1 July 2011.

Three new Ordinances related to information security adoptedThree new Ordinances related to information security area have been adopted.

Signed Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia on mutual protection of classified informationAgreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia on mutual protection of classified information was signed on 15 April 2011 in Ljubljana.

Decision on the Amendment to the Decision on Establishment of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Croatia to European CommunitiesDecision on the Amendment to the Decision on Establishment of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Croatia to European Communities, in Brussels (Official Gazette 22/2011) 

Signed Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the French Republic on mutual protection of classified informationAgreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the French Republic on mutual protection of classified information was signed on 25 January 2011 in Zagreb, at the Office of the National Security Council.

UVNS' budget for 2011UVNS’ budget for 2011 is 22 351 000 HRK (State Budget of the Republic of Croatia for 2011, Official Gazette No. 140 from 14 December 2010).

The Office of the National Security Council started issuing Facility Security ClearancesDuring March 2010 the Office of the National Security Council started issuing Facility Security Clearances.

Participation of the Republic of Croatia in NATO Crisis Management Exercise - CMX09The Republic of Croatia shall participate in the simulation NATO Crisis Management Exercise of political and military decision-making CMX09, which will take place from 4 to 10 March 2010. 

Signed Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Czech Republic on mutual protection of classified informationThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Government of the Czech Republic on mutual protection of classified information was signed in Prague on 1 February 2010 as a result of successful cooperation between the Office of the National Security Council and the National Security Authority of the Czech Republic.