Digital Sovereignty

As we move through 2026, almost everything is deeply intertwined with complex digital infrastructures, meaning we can’t possibly build walls high enough to keep every cyberattack or threat out of...

In the modern digital landscape, cyber security in Portugal faces profound challenges, with the overall state of national cyber resilience described as “not very encouraging.” The national digital ecosystem exhibits structural gaps,...

Portugal has achieved notable recognition on the global stage for its institutional capacity to handle cyber threats. Yet, operational data analysis reveals widespread vulnerabilities, particularly concerning compromised access credentials, presenting...

While Portugal demonstrates commendable national control over its Critical Digital Infrastructures (CDIs), a deeper dive into the relationship between corporate structure and ownership reveals significant strategic vulnerabilities that demand focused...

Defining The Critical Digital Backbone To move beyond simply identifying dependencies, the Art Resilia study focused on control of digital infrastructure dependency. These structures ensure robust national digital sovereignty and...

Technological dependence is not always measured in percentages of hardware. Often, it lies in the control over daily operational tools.  To better understand the vulnerabilities, Art Resilia’s study specifically evaluated...

For Portugal to ensure digital autonomy, and subsequently digital sovereignty, it is essential that the nation is not subject to foreign digital platforms such as communication, commerce, and services, especially...

The reduction of reliance on foreign entities is crucial for ensuring Portugal’s digital autonomy and security, particularly within strategic technological sectors. Excessive external dependency heightens geopolitical, economic, and security risk,...

The increasing reliance on technology globally has propelled the concept of sovereignty beyond traditional geographic boundaries, making digital sovereignty a crucial national security and economic priority.  Based on an in-depth...