Malta: Cybersecurity

Recent legislative changes in Malta have fundamentally transformed cybersecurity from a technical IT concern into a critical matter of corporate governance and legal liability. With the introduction of Legal Notice 89 of 2026 and the rise of AI-enabled cyber threats, organizations now face direct enforcement mechanisms and heightened expectations for cyber-risk management that can expose both companies and their directors to significant consequences.

FinanceMalta speaks with Jurgen Kreuz, Founder of SECaaS.IT, during the 18th FinanceMalta Conference to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements. The discussion delves into how financial institutions can navigate emerging security challenges while maintaining regulatory adherence in an increasingly digital environment.

FinanceMalta sits down with Lin Han, Founder of Gate.com, to explore the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency markets, examining critical issues around security protocols, market transparency, and the trajectory of digital asset growth. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities facing cryptocurrency exchanges as they navigate regulatory frameworks and technological innovation.

Malta has formally brought into force the Resilience of Critical Entities and Infrastructures (Identification, Designation and Protection) Order, 2026 (S.L. 460.43)...

Two long-awaited Legal Notices published on Friday, 23rd January 2026 have brought into force key elements of Malta's cybersecurity and resilience framework, implementing two recent EU legislative developments.

Through L.N. 22 of 2026, the Minister responsible for critical infrastructure protection has established 23 January 2026 as the date on which all provisions of the Measures for a High Common Level of Cybersecurity...

Following a consultation process initiated in March 2023 and a feedback statement issued in February 2024, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA"), on 8 July 2025...

As European Cybersecurity Month unfolds, it's an ideal time to examine how businesses in Malta can enhance their cybersecurity and resilience.

Malta's international maritime services industry is principally governed by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1973, Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (the "Merchant Shipping Act")...