Towards an Operational and Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystem in Lithuania

This white paper provides a critical assessment of the Lithuanian national case study and explores Lithuania’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity ecosystem beyond regulatory compliance. Although the country has developed a strong centralised governance model and aligned rapidly with EU frameworks such as NIS2, challenges remain in implementation, workforce capacity, and information sharing. The paper argues that resilience depends on practical coordination, trusted collaboration, and skilled professionals rather than regulation alone. It recommends reforms in workforce development, intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and innovation support to strengthen Lithuania’s long-term cybersecurity resilience.