Cyprus, the European island nation with a geographically favorable location in the Eastern Mediterranean as a gateway between continental Europe and the Middle East, represents an ideal base of operations for companies in the IT industry. It has many highly educated multilingual professionals, is a recognized international trading center, and at the same time provides us with opportunities for active dialogue and information exchange with a variety of cyber-crime associations.
In addition, Cyprus offers us the following other strategic advantages:
– Many highly educated multilingual professionals in the cyber security / information technology industry
– Headquarters of various European Cyber-Crime Devisions (among others Office for Combating Cybercrime (O.C.C.). in cooperation with Europol/EC3/AWF/ EMPACTS)
– The government actively promotes the implementation of modern technologies (e.g., blockchain, cryptocurrencies)
– Excellent telecommunication systems (nationwide high-speed and mobile network connections)
– As a member of the European Union, Cypriot companies benefit from all EU agreements, regulations and directives, as well as free movement of capital
– An effective and transparent regulatory and legal system
– Attractive living conditions for employees (welcoming climate, excellent health care system, high quality education options, low crime rates, etc)
– Recognized international trading center with operations in Central Europe, the Middle East, Russia, and Southern and Eastern Europe