National Security Authority (, NBÚ) is a Czech
government agency
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responsible for maintaining security clearances, protection of
classified information
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and
cyber security
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of the Czech Republic. NBÚ is also charged with
protection
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of the
Czech government
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communications and information systems against penetration and network warfare.
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Government agencies of the Czech Republic
Organizations established in 1998
Government agencies established in 1998