1. Ministry of Public Administration of Montenegro

• The central state institution responsible for:
• digitalization of public administration
• information and cybersecurity of state ICT systems
• Coordinates:
• state ICT policies
• implementation of cybersecurity measures in institutions
• Involved in:
• strategic documents
• alignment with the EU (NIS/NIS2 directives)

2. CIRT.me

National CSIRT of Montenegro

• The official national team for responding to computer incidents.
• Operates within the Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP).
• Responsibilities:
• receiving and processing cyber incidents
• coordinating responses
• issuing warnings and recommendations to institutions and citizens
• international CSIRT/CERT cooperation  https://www.cirt.me/

➡️ The key operational point for cyber incidents in Montenegro.

3. Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP)

• National regulator for:
• electronic communications
• telecommunications networks
• Institutional “home” of CIRT.me.
• Role in:
• security of telecommunications infrastructure
• supervision of operators

➡️ Especially important for infrastructure and telecom cybersecurity.

4. Council for Information Security of Montenegro

• An advisory body of the Government of Montenegro.
• Brings together:
• state institutions
• security sector representatives
• experts
• Focus:
• national information and cybersecurity strategy
• policy coordination

➡️ Strategic and policy-level cybersecurity.

5. Ministry of Defence of Montenegro

• Cybersecurity in the context of:
• defense
• hybrid threats
• NATO standards
• Work includes:
• defense ICT systems
• international military cooperation

➡️ Cybersecurity as part of national defense.

6. State Institutions and Operators of Essential Services

(energy, water, transport, healthcare, telecoms)

• Obligations under:
• national regulations
• EU NIS directives
• They have:
• internal IT/cyber teams
• or designated cybersecurity risk officers

Banks in Montenegro

• Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG)
• Crnogorska Komercijalna Banka (CKB)
• NLB Banka Podgorica
• Erste Bank AD Podgorica
• Hipotekarna Banka
• Lovćen Banka
• Adriatic Bank AD Podgorica
• Zapad Banka
• Universal Capital Bank (UCB)
• Prva banka Crne Gore
• Ziraat Bank Montenegro

Typical Cybersecurity Roles in Banks

• CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
• IT Security Manager
• SOC Analyst
• Cyber Risk and Compliance Specialist
• Digital Forensics Officer
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist
• Incident Response Analyst

➡️ These roles exist in most major banks, with differences in team size and structure, but with the same focus: protecting money, data, and customer trust.

The private sector offers the most diverse field for cybersecurity careers in Montenegro.

Telecommunications Companies

• Crnogorski Telekom
• One Crna Gora
• M:tel Crna Gora

Typical roles:

• Network Security Engineer
• SOC Analyst
• Incident Response Specialist
• Penetration Tester

➡️ Focus: protection of networks, user data, and critical telecom infrastructure.

IT and Technology Companies (ICT Cortex members)

These companies work in:

• software development
• cloud and infrastructure solutions
• digital platforms
• data and AI technologies

Cybersecurity is integrated through:

• application security
• cloud security
• DevSecOps practices
• data and system protection

• Cybersecurity Consultant
• Cloud / DevSecOps Engineer
• Application Security Specialist
• Junior SOC Analyst
• IT Security Engineer

Startup and Innovation Ecosystem

Through ICT Cortex and related initiatives:

• startups develop digital products
• cybersecurity is built in from the beginning (security-by-design)

Cyber skills are combined with:

• programming
• QA and testing
• cloud and API security

➡️ Ideal for those seeking a dynamic career and rapid learning.

• Women4Cyber Montenegro
• Digital Forensic Center (DFC)
• Center for Democratic Transition (CDT)
• Institut Alternativa
• Human Rights Action (HRA)
• Western Balkans Cyber Security Center

Typical Roles in NGOs

• Cybersecurity Trainer / Educator
• Public Policy Researcher
• Digital Threat and Disinformation Analyst
• Cyber Awareness Campaign Designer
• Digital Rights and Privacy Advocate

➡️ This sector is ideal for those who want to combine cybersecurity knowledge with law, policy, education, and social impact.

Energy

• Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) – electricity generation
• Crnogorski elektroprenosni sistem (CGES) – transmission network
• CEDIS – electricity distribution

Transport

• Aerodromi Crne Gore (Podgorica and Tivat)
• Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore (ŽPCG)
• Transport Administration / road authorities

Healthcare

• Klinički centar Crne Gore (KCCG)
• National Institute of Public Health
• Private hospitals and healthcare institutions

Digital Infrastructure

• Crnogorski Telekom
• One Crna Gora
• M:tel Crna Gora

Public Administration

• Ministries
• Municipalities
• Skupština Crne Gore
• State agencies and regulatory bodies

Food Production and Distribution

• Large food companies and processors
• Distribution centers, logistics, warehouses

Typical Cyber Roles in Critical Infrastructure

• Industrial systems security (ICS / SCADA)
• Real-time network and system monitoring
• Cyber incident management and response in vital services
• Cyber resilience and crisis management

➡️ Here, cybersecurity is not just an IT job—it is the direct protection of health, energy, transportation, and the functioning of the state.

• Government – defend the country.
• Banks – protect money and trust.
• Private companies – build and secure technology.
• NGOs – advocacy and education.
• Critical infrastructure – ensure the uninterrupted functioning of society.