The 21st century has created an environment for companies in which information has become the main asset. A successful hacker attack or a complete loss of data can cost a business several million dollars or even destroy its reputation. This is one of the key reasons why global international companies are increasingly looking for truly reliable partners in the field of cyber protection. IT companies in Romania have become, in a sense, one of the most unexpected, but at the same time strong players in this arena. But why exactly do Romanian IT companies attract global giants? And how did Romania manage to form the image of the “cyber shield of Europe?”
Romania as a Strategic Cybersecurity Hub
The choice of Romania is not accidental. In this case, it is the result of a combination of several factors at the same time, in particular:
- EU support
- high-quality educational base
- modern infrastructure
- high level of digital awareness
It is worth adding that the opening of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) in Bucharest was a very symbolic step. The ECCC is a key EU institution in the field of cybersecurity. This centre coordinates both scientific research and, at the same time, determines the strategic vector of development of the entire European cyber defence. This is a certain signal for global business, indicating that a country hosting such structures undoubtedly possesses significant political expertise and resources.
Educational Tradition and Human Capital
There are currently about 15 universities in Romania that train specialists in the fields of information security, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, and cryptography, among others. A strong and at the same time very diverse educational base provides the opportunity for the emergence of new specialists who have both a high-quality theoretical base and are actively involved in real projects directly during their studies.
A large number of students manage to integrate into international teams almost immediately and work according to the standards required by Western corporations. This, in turn, guarantees a unique balance between adequate price for services and deep professional expertise.
Strong Infrastructure and Technical Conditions
A very important factor is that Romania has one of the fastest fixed internet networks in the world (over 200 Mbps on average). What could this mean for cybersecurity? This allows for relatively rapid testing, implementation of real-time protection systems, and continuous monitoring. It is worth adding that Romanian government authorities are actively investing in the development of cloud platforms and data centers. This, in turn, allows IT companies to create reliable and long-term solutions for international clients.
Services That Build Trust
IT companies from Romania offer a full range of cyber services — from classic monitoring to comprehensive digital defense strategies. We suggest highlighting the most popular areas:
- Compliance audit (including ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, and SOC 2)
- DevSecOps (full integration of security into each stage of development)
- Risk Analytics and Threat Intelligence
- Development of protection systems for areas such as healthcare
- Vulnerability scanning and Penetration testing — simulating attacks to identify weaknesses
International clients receive a “combo” in the good sense of the word — at the same time, both a high-quality separate service and a holistic approach (which includes, in particular, engineering, ongoing support, employee training, and consulting).
The Role of the State and International Partnerships
State authorities actively support the cybersecurity industry by implementing European regulations such as the Cyber Solidarity Act and the Cybersecurity Act. As a result, local companies operate entirely within a legal framework that is as close as possible to the requirements of the US and the EU.
In addition, Romania participates in joint NATO programs and has cyber cooperation agreements with a number of powerful and influential Western states. What does this provide for international corporations? Additional clear confirmation that their data is protected in an environment with the maximum level of trust.
AI and the New Era of Cyber Security
The emergence and rapid development of artificial intelligence have become one of the key factors and tools in the fight against cybercrime. Romanian IT companies are well aware of this, which is why they are actively implementing AI solutions for:
- predicting attacks based on big data
- building adaptive response systems
- automated employee training on cyber attacks
- automatic detection of anomalies in network traffic
This enables various enterprises and businesses to simultaneously and as reliably as possible protect their systems and stay one step ahead of attackers.
Cases in the Financial and Healthcare Sectors
Romanian companies are particularly valuable in industries where the cost of data leakage is critical.
- Financial services: banks and payment systems rely on local specialists in the field of PCI DSS and KYC protection.
- E-commerce: companies are developing mechanisms for protecting against phishing attacks and fraudulent transactions.
- Medicine: solutions for the security of electronic health records and telemedicine platforms are being implemented.
Romanian partners in these areas demonstrate truly deep specialization and the strength of many years of experience working with international standards.
Cases in the Financial and Healthcare Sectors
Romanian companies like N-iX are particularly valuable in industries where the cost of data leakage is critical.
- Financial services: banks and payment systems rely on local specialists in the field of PCI DSS and KYC protection.
- E-commerce: companies are developing mechanisms for protecting against phishing attacks and fraudulent transactions.
- Medicine: solutions for the security of electronic health records and telemedicine platforms are being implemented.
Romanian partners in these areas demonstrate truly deep specialization and the strength of many years of experience working with international standards.
Conclusion
Summing up all of the above, it is worth saying that the international cybersecurity arena is facing changes almost every day. At the same time, Eastern European countries are gaining momentum and becoming key players in this struggle. Romania has already established itself as a modern strategic center of competence and a reliable partner for businesses from various niches.
Companies like N-iX perfectly demonstrate that the Romanian market is 100% ready to provide basic services and, at the same time, form comprehensive cybersecurity strategies on a global scale. We can safely say that the phrase Cybersecurity Made in Romania has gone beyond just another slogan. This is a guarantee that global enterprises can entrust their data and systems to reliable hands.
