1. Agency For Cyber Security (ASK)

• The main institution for cyber defense in Kosovo.
• Monitors, coordinates, and responds to threats across the country.
• Keeps the official registry of cyber incidents.
• Jobs: Cyber analysts, policy specialists, incident responders.

2. State Council for Cybersecurity (KSHSK)

• Advisory body bringing together government, business, law enforcement, and academia.
• Focus: national strategy, cooperation, and high-level decisions.
• Jobs: Experts who contribute analysis, research, and policy development.

3. KOS-CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team)

• Kosovo’s official national CERT under the telecom regulator (RAEC).
• Detects attacks, coordinates response, supports investigations, trains institutions.
• Works with international partners like ENISA.
• Jobs: Cybersecurity specialists, threat researchers, network engineers.
• Good entry point: internships and junior analyst roles.

4. National Sectoral CSIRTs

• Teams created for critical sectors (energy, health, transport, telecom).
• Each sector builds its own team to defend against cyber incidents.
• Jobs: Analysts focused on sector-specific risks (e.g., power grid, hospital IT).

5. CSIRTs of Essential Service Operators

• Every critical service operator (like electricity, water, or transport) must have a CSIRT or at least a cyber officer.
• Jobs: System security engineers, incident handlers for vital services.

6. CSIRTs of Digital Service Providers (DSP)

• Protect online services like cloud platforms, social media, or e-commerce.
• Jobs: Cybersecurity officers monitoring uptime, data protection, and compliance.

Central Bank of Kosovo (CBK)

• Sets the rules for financial cyber defense.
• Hires specialists to oversee compliance and risk.

Commercial Banks (examples):

• Raiffeisen Bank
• BKT
• ProCredit Bank
• Banka Ekonomike
• Banka për Biznes
• Ziraat Bank
• PriBank
• Credins Bank
• TEB Bank
• NLB Banka

Roles include:

• CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
• IT Security Manager
• SOC Analyst
• Digital Forensics Officer

Raiffeisen Bank – RaiTech Community

• Focused on innovation and development.
• Cybersecurity team protects banking systems and works with IT & Comms.
• Offers internships and learning spaces for students interested in cyber.

Microfinance Institutions (examples):

• KEP Trust, FINCA, KosInvest, Grameen Trust, Rural Finance Kosovo, ACP.
• These smaller players also need cyber defenses, especially for mobile banking and customer data.

Telecom Companies

• IPKO and Artmotion manage massive networks for millions of users.
• Jobs: Network defenders, SOC analysts, penetration testers.
• IPKO also hosts a Cybersecurity Conference, great for networking.

Cybersecurity Firms

• Arcus Security – Offensive Security, pentesting, red teaming, cloud, social engineering.
• Pretera – Network and app penetration testing, red teaming.
• CISTCK LLC – Pen testing, audits, threat intelligence.
• Sentry Security – Pentesting, managed security.
• Void International – Managed IT + cybersecurity services.
• Interandria – Networking, IT, cybersecurity with junior roles.
• Quipu – IT consultancy for banks (has a Kosovo office).
• XY Cyber – Cyber + AI defense systems.

Software & Tech Companies

• KODE Labs – Enterprise platforms for smart buildings.
• Starlabs – Outsourcing, development, IT services.
• BBros – AI + cybersecurity services.
• Kutia – Custom web/software solutions.
• LinkPlus IT – Enterprise software, QA, aviation/auto projects.
• Tenton – Web/app/software development.
• Sogody – E-commerce, AI platforms.
• xValue – Data science + software solutions.

• Women4Cyber Kosovo – Part of the European initiative to empower women in cyber.
• Albanian Cyber Association (ACA) – Focus on digital rights, innovation, awareness.
• Sense Cyber Research Center –Works on regulation, privacy, IP, and cybercrime.
• KCSS (Kosovar Centre for Security Studies) – Researches cyber threats, disinformation, and policy

Jobs here often include:

• Cybersecurity trainers
• Policy researchers
• Awareness campaign designers
• Digital rights advocates

Energy

• KEK (Kosovo Energy Corporation)
• KOSTT (Transmission operator)
• KEDS/KESCO (Distribution & supply)

Transport

• Prishtina International Airport
• Trainkos (rail)
• Road/transport authorities

Healthcare

• University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK)
• National Institute of Public Health
• Private hospitals/clinics

Water

• Regional Water Companies (e.g., Prishtina, Hidrodrini)
• Municipal sewage management firms

Digital Infrastructure

• IPKO, Vala, ArtMotion, Kujtesa, Telkos (telecom)

Public Administration

• Ministries, municipalities, Assembly

Food Production & Distribution

• Factories like Devolli or Pestova
• Large distributors and warehouses

Jobs in critical infrastructure often involve:

• Securing SCADA/industrial systems
• Monitoring networks for attacks
• Incident response in vital services

• Government – Defend the country.
• Banks – Protect money and trust.
• Private Companies – Build and secure tech.
• NGOs – Advocate and educate.
• Critical Infrastructure – Keep society running.