WE ARE CESNET
WE UNITE SCIENCE

We deliver advanced ICT services for science, research, and education. As pioneers of the first academic networks nearly 30 years ago, we maintain them to this day, ensure secure access, and provide robust environments for data storage, high-performance computing, and team collaboration. Our members include public universities and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.

  • Clock icon 19. December 2024News

    Update on TCS and certificates

    Please be advised that due to unexpected complications on the part of the TCS vendor, it is imperative that all users reissue their server, personal and robot certificates as soon as possible.

  • Clock icon 11. December 2024News

    CSNOG 2025: We invite you to a community meeting of network administrators

    On 21 and 22 January 2025, the eighth annual community meeting of Czech and Slovak network administrators CSNOG 2025 will take place in Zlín. What can you look forward to? Two days packed with interesting lectures, discussions and inspiring meetings. The event is traditionally co-organised with CZ.NIC and NIX.CZ. You can register now.

  • Clock icon 10. December 2024News

    CESNET Development Fund selection procedure

    The CESNET Development Fund Board has announced the 2025 call for development projects. The thematic areas and conditions of the tender can be found on the website of the Development Fund. The deadline for submission of project proposals is 19 February 2025. 
  • Clock icon 5. December 2024News

    CESNET scientists publish unique dataset in Nature Scientific Data

    Researchers from CESNET's Administration and Security Tools Division have created and published a dataset that is a valuable tool for understanding dynamic changes in network traffic. This unique dataset represents a major step in addressing cyber threats and its uniqueness has earned it publication in the prestigious journal Nature Scientific Data.

  • Clock icon 4. December 2024News

    Congratulations to the startup Dynanic on winning the investment

    Brno-based startup Dynanic (formerly BrnoLogic), which grew out of the academic and research environment of CESNET and Brno University of Technology, recently received an investment of CZK 14 million from Prague-based fund Tensor Ventures and angel investors.

  • Clock icon 20. November 2024News

    The 20th Anniversary Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) 2024 took place in Prague

    Artificial intelligence and machine learning are spreading among most areas of academic, business, and personal lives of people around the world. Even networks and their security and privacy are not an exception and these topics open new research challenges. Therefore, over 150 researchers from 26 countries met in Prague for the 20th year of the Conference of Network and Service Management to discuss recent scientific breakthroughs and progress.

     

We push boundaries...

We explore new frontiers in information and communication technologies, transforming our research into practical, advanced services.

We foster the development and adoption of state-of-the-art technologies for a more connected future.

...and we're here for you:

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Our services

Network

CESNET – an academic computer network with a range of ICT services.

Computing

MetaCentrum – processing big data and demanding tasks.

Data storage

Tools for backing up, archiving and sharing user data.

Security

Robust cybersecurity monitoring and enforcement.

Multimedia

Services for remote study and work, for individuals and teams.

Identity

Secure login to CESNET & a portfolio of connected services.

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News

  • Clock icon 19. December 2024

    Update on TCS and certificates

    Please be advised that due to unexpected complications on the part of the TCS vendor, it is imperative that all users reissue their server, personal and robot certificates as soon as possible.

  • Clock icon 11. December 2024

    CSNOG 2025: We invite you to a community meeting of network administrators

    On 21 and 22 January 2025, the eighth annual community meeting of Czech and Slovak network administrators CSNOG 2025 will take place in Zlín. What can you look forward to? Two days packed with interesting lectures, discussions and inspiring meetings. The event is traditionally co-organised with CZ.NIC and NIX.CZ. You can register now.

  • Clock icon 10. December 2024

    CESNET Development Fund selection procedure

    The CESNET Development Fund Board has announced the 2025 call for development projects. The thematic areas and conditions of the tender can be found on the website of the Development Fund. The deadline for submission of project proposals is 19 February 2025. 
  • Clock icon 5. December 2024

    CESNET scientists publish unique dataset in Nature Scientific Data

    Researchers from CESNET's Administration and Security Tools Division have created and published a dataset that is a valuable tool for understanding dynamic changes in network traffic. This unique dataset represents a major step in addressing cyber threats and its uniqueness has earned it publication in the prestigious journal Nature Scientific Data.

  • Clock icon 4. December 2024

    Congratulations to the startup Dynanic on winning the investment

    Brno-based startup Dynanic (formerly BrnoLogic), which grew out of the academic and research environment of CESNET and Brno University of Technology, recently received an investment of CZK 14 million from Prague-based fund Tensor Ventures and angel investors.

  • Clock icon 20. November 2024

    The 20th Anniversary Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) 2024 took place in Prague

    Artificial intelligence and machine learning are spreading among most areas of academic, business, and personal lives of people around the world. Even networks and their security and privacy are not an exception and these topics open new research challenges. Therefore, over 150 researchers from 26 countries met in Prague for the 20th year of the Conference of Network and Service Management to discuss recent scientific breakthroughs and progress.

     

Events

  • Clock icon 30. January 2025 - 31. January 2025

    Forensic Training II.

    The two-day training further develops the basics introduced in the previous training "Forensic Training I."

    The program is in Czech.

  • Clock icon 28. January 2025 - 29. January 2025

    Forensic Training I.

    A hands-on two-day training course that provides an introduction to forensic information technology analysis.

    The program is in Czech.

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    CSNOG 2025

    A community meeting of Internet access providers, telecommunications network operators, domain registrars and computer network operators, and technical enthusiasts.

We drive innovation and constantly modernize our network and services. Our research benefits the academic community and advances science across the Czech Republic.

Our projects