AKI Introduces RSS Feed for News Section: Enhancing Access to Critical Infrastructure News

23. apríla 2025

Critical Infrastructure Association of the Slovak Republic (AKI) has recently implemented an RSS feed for its News section, providing streamlined access to important updates about critical infrastructure developments in Slovakia.

The feed, available at https://www.akisr.sk/feed/rss2, represents a significant step forward in AKI's digital communication strategy.

What the RSS Feed Offers

The newly launched feed delivers content in both Slovak and English, covering essential topics related to critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory developments. Recent articles include in-depth coverage of post-quantum cryptography standards in Slovakia and comprehensive information about critical infrastructure protection frameworks at both European Union and Slovak Republic levels.

Content is authored by industry experts including Matej Michalko, Chairman of AKI's Supervisory Board, who provides valuable insights on national security matters and infrastructure resilience requirements. The feed currently features detailed articles about the implementation of NIST post-quantum cryptography standards, news regarding critical infrastructure in Slovakia and the world alike, and Slovakia's approach to critical infrastructure protection under new legislation.

About AKI

The Slovak Critical Infrastructure Association (Asociácia kritickej infraštruktúry Slovenskej republiky) serves as a professional association of organizations and experts focused on protecting and developing key elements of critical infrastructure that ensure stability and security of the state's strategic systems. AKI actively supports the implementation of innovative solutions, coordinates cooperation between public and private sectors, and provides expert consulting in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection.

The organization represents member interests at the highest levels of state administration, participates in legislative development, and provides access to decision-making processes. AKI's expertise spans multiple sectors including IT and cybersecurity, strategic technologies, energy, and industrial systems.

How to Use the RSS Feed

The RSS feed implementation allows users to receive automatic updates whenever new content is published on the AKI website. Here's how to use it:

  1. Add to RSS Readers: Subscribe by adding https://www.akisr.sk/feed/rss2 to any RSS reader application such as Feedly, Inoreader, or NewsBlur.
  2. Browser Integration: Most modern browsers support RSS subscriptions through built-in features or extensions. Look for the RSS icon in your address bar when visiting the AKI website or add the feed URL manually to your browser's feed reader.
  3. Email Notifications: Services like Blogtrottr can convert RSS feeds into email notifications, delivering updates directly to your inbox.
  4. Mobile Access: Use dedicated mobile RSS applications like Feedly, Reeder, or NetNewsWire to receive updates on smartphones and tablets.
  5. Desktop Applications: Programs such as QuiteRSS or Thunderbird offer robust RSS management capabilities for desktop users.

Benefits for Users

The RSS feed provides several advantages for those interested in critical infrastructure developments:

  • Immediate Updates: Receive notifications as soon as new content is published
  • Time Efficiency: Eliminate the need to manually check the website for updates
  • Content Filtering: Most RSS readers allow filtering and organizing content by topic
  • Offline Reading: Save articles for reading when not connected to the internet
  • Cross-Platform Access: View content across multiple devices seamlessly

For organizations involved in critical infrastructure sectors, the feed offers a valuable resource for staying informed about regulatory changes, security standards, and industry best practices. Government agencies, private sector partners, and academic institutions can all benefit from this streamlined access to AKI's expert insights and analysis.

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On 17 April 2026, a trial began at the District Court in Vilnius that is shifting the European debate on the protection of critical infrastructure from the technical level to a very concrete one. Five men are charged with sending, in July 2024, in cooperation with the Special Tasks Department of the Russian military intelligence service GRU, incendiary parcels via DHL and DPD from Vilnius to the air hub in Leipzig, to Poland and to the United Kingdom. The head of the German counter-intelligence service BfV stated that only a flight delay prevented an in-flight detonation that could have destroyed a cargo aircraft. 

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