Fundacja Instytut Cyberbezpieczeństwa

What Fundacja Instytut Cyberbezpieczeństwa does

Fundacja Instytut Cyberbezpieczeństwa is a non-profit foundation registered in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2020, that delivers free cybersecurity education and victim support to Polish citizens and the broader Polish-speaking public. Its core offerings include podcasts, webinars, trainings, articles, infographics, and a cybersecurity encyclopedia, complemented by free legal aid and technical assistance for cybercrime victims.

The foundation operates a content-led, multi-channel model with a measured social footprint of approximately 27,000 Facebook followers, 607 YouTube subscribers, and 243 Twitter followers. It collaborates with academic and policy partners including Uczelnia Techniczno-Handlowa im. Heleny Chodkowskiej (as media patron for conferences) and the CEE Digital Coalition, and has publicly positioned itself at national security fora such as Kongres Bezpieczeństwo Polski 2026.

The business model is donation- and public-support-funded: there are no commercial products, no paid subscriptions, no disclosed sponsorships, and no equity funding rounds. The organization is run by a five-person team and pursues impact rather than revenue, with content areas evolving to cover AI threats, dark patterns, and NIS2 compliance — topics that align with EU regulatory tailwinds but generate no direct monetization.

Name

Fundacja Instytut Cyberbezpieczeństwa

Legal name

Fundacja Instytut Cyberbezpieczeństwa

Website

https://instytutcyber.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundacja Instytut Cyberbezpieczeństwa is a Warsaw-based non-profit foundation founded in 2020 that provides free cybersecurity education, legal aid, and technical assistance to Polish citizens and cybercrime victims through podcasts, webinars, trainings, and online content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Education and Awareness

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Support Services (Phishing Response, Account Compromise Triage) (EDALAMAL), Cybersecurity (Digital Safety, Ethical Hacking Basics) (EDAMACAH), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity education
• Cybercrime victim assistance
• Security awareness training
• Digital safety resources
• Cybersecurity encyclopedia

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Public Support: As a public benefit foundation, Fundacja Instytut Cyberbezpieczeństwa operates primarily through donations and public support. The organization explicitly invites supporters to contribute financially through the website to sustain its mission of promoting cybersecurity awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fundacja Instytut Cyberbezpieczeństwa is a Polish non-profit foundation that delivers free cybersecurity education and victim assistance. Its core offerings include a Cybersecurity Encyclopedia, podcasts, webinars, training programs, articles, infographics, and free legal and technical aid for cybercrime victims, distributed through its website and social media channels.

Product overview

Fundacja Instytut Cyberbezpieczeństwa is a Polish cybersecurity education foundation that offers a portfolio of free educational products and services focused on raising public awareness about cybersecurity. The core offerings include podcast series, webinars, training programs, articles and publications, infographics, and a comprehensive cybersecurity encyclopedia. Supporting services include free legal and technical aid for cybercrime victims. The foundation operates as a non-profit organization providing educational content rather than commercial software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Podcasty (Podcasts) A series of podcast episodes covering cybersecurity topics including AI threats, dark patterns, privacy regulations, and online safety, distributed through Spotify and YouTube to the general Polish public.
• Webinary (Webinars) Online educational seminars covering cybersecurity topics such as threats in cyberspace, digital addiction, medical information protection, and NIS2 directive compliance, delivered to managers, students, and the general public.
• Szkolenia (Trainings) Free cybersecurity training programs available to students of technical fields, managers, and the general public, aimed at expanding knowledge about online threats and security best practices.
• Artykuły (Articles and Publications) Educational articles covering cybersecurity topics including aggregated reports, building resistance to online manipulation, phishing, NIS2 directive obligations, and cyber threats in railway and aviation transport.
• Infografiki (Infographics) Visual educational materials covering cybersecurity topics including Cybersecurity Month, safe banking, identity theft, hate speech, and privacy settings in social media.
• Encyklopedia Cyberbezpieczeństwa (Cybersecurity Encyclopedia) A comprehensive encyclopedia of cybersecurity terms including definitions for APT, Adware, Authentication, Authorization, Cybercrime, Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, and over 50 other cybersecurity-related terms.
• Darmowa Pomoc Prawna (Free Legal Aid) Free legal assistance for victims of cybercrime and internet-related legal issues, provided as part of the foundation's social mission.
• Darmowa Pomoc Techniczna (Free Technical Aid) Free technical support for individuals experiencing cybersecurity issues, device configuration help, and digital security troubleshooting.

Quantifiable outcome

• All services are provided completely free of charge to users
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Uczelnia Techniczno-Handlowa im. Heleny ChodkowskiejminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation serves as media patron for the international conference 'The multidimensionality of cybersecurity' organized by the university. The conference focuses on research and education in cybersecurity and brings together researchers from Poland and abroad.
• CEE Digital Coalition / Związek Cyfrowa PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation participates in events organized under the CEE Digital Coalition umbrella, including the CEE Digital Summit 2022 conference focused on digital cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• ISACA: Global professional association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity. Comparable as a nonprofit producing cybersecurity training, certifications, and awareness resources for professionals and business managers — overlapping with the foundation's manager-segment training content.
• (ISC)²: Global nonprofit certifying cybersecurity professionals (CISSP, etc.) with associated educational resources. Comparable as a nonprofit advancing cybersecurity workforce knowledge, though focused on professional certification rather than consumer awareness.
• Kaspersky Academy: Commercial cybersecurity vendor with a global educational program producing free cybersecurity awareness content, training, and youth programs. Comparable as a provider of free educational cybersecurity content aimed at consumers, students, and businesses.

Broad incumbents

• ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity): EU-level cybersecurity agency producing pan-European awareness campaigns, training resources, and threat reports. Comparable as a publicly-funded cybersecurity awareness provider operating at broader regional scope than the Polish foundation.
• European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO): European public-private partnership on cybersecurity including the women4cyber and ECSO CISO programmes. Comparable as a coordinating body the foundation engages with through CEE Digital Coalition activities for industry and policy awareness.
• NASK (Naukowa i Akademicka Sieć Komputerowa): Polish national research institute and parent of CERT Polska, with broader cybersecurity research, education, and public safety responsibilities. Overlaps with the foundation's awareness mission but operates at significantly larger scale as a government-affiliated institution.

Direct peers

• Cyber Peace Institute: Geneva-based nonprofit focused on assisting victims of cybercrime and promoting responsible cyber behavior. Closely aligned with the foundation's mission of providing free legal and technical aid to cybercrime victims alongside awareness content.
• OWASP Foundation: Global nonprofit focused on software security awareness and education. Comparable as a mission-driven foundation producing free cybersecurity educational resources, encyclopedic content, and community-driven awareness materials.
• CERT Polska: Poland's national Computer Emergency Response Team operated by NASK. Directly comparable as the leading Polish cybersecurity awareness organization handling incident reports and publishing threat intelligence to the same Polish-speaking general public.

Emerging players

• SANS Institute: Global cybersecurity training provider with extensive free resources including SANS Security Awareness and newsletter content. Comparable as a cybersecurity education provider targeting both professionals and general audiences with training and awareness content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InstytutCyber
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLxyY1vnCnZCLKQ-NVYFC2w
• Facebookfacebook.com/instytutcyber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/instytutcyberbezpieczenstwa
• Instagraminstagram.com/instytut_cyberbezpieczenstwa
• Pinterestpinterest.com/instytutcyber

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