Thimphu, 13 October 2025
Following the success of last year’s capacity-building seminar on cybersecurity policy and legislative frameworks, Czech and Bhutanese institutions are once again joining forces to strengthen Bhutan’s cyber resilience. From 14 to 16 October 2025, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi, in cooperation with the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB), the GovTech Agency Bhutan, and the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Thimphu, will host a specialized seminar in Thimphu focusing on digital forensic analysis.
This year’s training responds to the needs identified during the 2024 session for a more advanced, technically oriented program. The seminar is designed to enhance the practical capabilities of Bhutanese institutions—including the GovTech Agency (BtCIRT) and the Royal Bhutan Police—in areas such as digital evidence handling, incident investigation, and cyber threat attribution.
Digital forensic analysis is a critical discipline in today’s interconnected world, where the frequency and complexity of cyberattacks continue to rise. Strengthening national capacity in this area is essential not only for investigating cybercrimes such as hacking and data breaches, but also for protecting sensitive information and ensuring public trust in digital systems.
The three-day seminar will offer a hands-on, interactive learning environment, featuring practical case studies and real-world methodologies presented by experts from two leading Czech institutions—NÚKIB and the National Counterterrorism, Extremism and Cybercrime Agency (NCTEKK).
Her Excellency Eliška Žigová, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India and Bhutan, emphasized the significance of the deepening cooperation: “Cybersecurity is not merely a technical concern but a pillar of modern governance. By sharing Czech expertise and experience, we are investing in a secure and resilient digital future for both our nations. Czechia is proud to support Bhutan’s continued efforts in strengthening its cyber posture.”
Representing the Bhutanese side, Kuenga Zam, the Director of the GovTech Agency, highlighted the value of continuity in this partnership, underscoring the value of this ongoing partnership. She emphasized that the support is instrumental in providing the necessary skills and expertise to effectively dissect cyber attacks, understand their origin, and secure networks, thereby strengthening the preparedness of Bhutanese institutions.
Since 2014, the Czech Republic has been among the pioneers in implementing a comprehensive national cybersecurity framework, consolidating expertise under NÚKIB to address evolving threats. Building on that experience, Czechia continues to promote international collaboration and knowledge sharing as a cornerstone of its foreign policy, aligned with the CyberVac program of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Veronika Kolek Netolická, Cyber Attachée for Indo-Pacific at NÚKIB emphasizes that the ongoing Czech–Bhutan partnership stands as a model of practical cooperation between democratic nations committed to digital security, transparency, and innovation.
