We are the architects of e-Estonia, and catalysts for digital societies across the globe.
Estonia is known as the most advanced e-state in the world and we are proud to have played a paramount role in this development. Our roots go back to the Institute of Cybernetics established at the Academy of Sciences in the 1960s. Today, our solutions have reached more than 35 countries around the globe.
We have developed the world-renowned technologies such as Timestamping for digital signatures, X-Road, Internet Voting, e-Customs, e-Tax and more.
Values, mission & vision
Cybernetica’s core mission is to develop future-proof technologies for secure digital societies.
We do this as a collective by following values integral to this mission.
Integrity. At Cybernetica, integrity is the cornerstone of everything we do. Together, we move mountains by fostering a culture of openness, honesty, and mutual support. We believe in the power of continuous learning, encouraging each other to grow and share knowledge across teams and departments. Trust is our foundation – each of us plays a crucial role, taking accountability for our actions and their impact on our collective success.rces.
Meaningful innovation. We are driven by a passion to create meaningful innovation at Cybernetica, leading the way in shaping the future. As pioneers, we push boundaries and invest in breakthrough technologies that truly make a difference in the world. Our focus is on creating solutions that have real, tangible impacts on society, never innovating just for the sake of it. We pride ourselves on being top experts in our industries, always staying ahead of trends to meet our clients' needs and outpace our competitors. We embrace experimentation, learning from every challenge, and continuously striving to find new ways to do things better.
Resilient partnerships. Strong partnerships are at the heart of Cybernetica's success. Our customer-centric approach ensures that we are more than just technology providers – we are trusted partners who empower our clients to achieve successful digital transformations. We are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do, keeping our promises and providing the highest quality results every time. Our goal is to turn every customer interaction into a lasting partnership, building trust and collaboration that endures over time, and ensuring that our customers' success is linked to our own.
Pivotal milestones
- Research
R&D is in our DNA.
Our world-class researchers at the in-house Information Security Research Institute conduct foundational and applied research, and are the reason we stay Almost three decades, and over 500 publications and patents later, we continue to be the trusted strategic partner for government organisations from Estonia to the US when sustainability of mission-critical systems is at stake.- Digital identity
In 2002, Cybernetica was the original creator of timestamping technology used, for example, in regards to digital signatures. Most of all, the technology is an important verifier in the transactions involving public and private keys. Each person that has given their digital signature in Estonia, has benefited from timestamping, making their signatures always valid and secure.
In 2017, Smart-ID was launched in Estonia, with Cybernetica’s patented secure authentication and digital signature technology SplitKey at heart. Since its launch, Smart-ID quickly became go-to authentication solution for top telco providers and banks. Today, it is used across all Baltics and Iceland by more than 3 million users.
In 2024, anticipating the eIDAS2 go-live, Cybernetica created the digital identity wallet solution MVP (Minimum Viable Product), which could be implemented into the pan-European digital identity wallet ecosystem.
- X-Road
X-Road is the world-renowned secure interoperability and data exchange technology, the backbone largely responsible for Estonia's e-governance success.
The technology was created in 2001 by people working at Cybernetica to this day.
Thanks to X-Road, 100% of Estonian government services are online as of 2025.
Today, the technology has been implemented from Latin America to islands in the North Atlantic, from Europe to Asia.Factsheet of Estonian X-Road:
877 institutions and enterprises
189 public sector institutions
~ 52 000 organisations as indirect users of X-Road services
1831 interfaced information systems
183 security servers installed by members- Internet voting
Cybernetica has been the Internet voting development partner for the Estonian government since the technology's conception in 2005, making Estonia the first country in the world to allow voting online.
Since the deployment, about 63% of voters choose to cast their vote at each Government election.- VoIP-based maritime radio communication
Cybernetica's first of its kind radio system relies on VoIP technology to link maritime radios with operators over IP networks. This ensures secure communication with encrypted protocols. It serves as the lifeline for maritime operations, playing a critical role in enhancing maritime situational awareness and fostering effective communication. It is a comprehensive system enabling shore-ship-shore communication for multiple users and organisations in all sizes.
- Current key references
Learn more about our current key milestones
Quality management
By maintaining structured and efficient quality and information security management, we optimise resource use, minimise risks, and enhance the reliability of our workflows. Taking a holistic approach to every project allows us to consistently deliver high-quality and well-thought-out solutions to our clients. We are committed to providing solutions that meet customer and other applicable requirements, with a strong focus on enhancing customer satisfaction. Through the effective application of our integrated management system, we continuously improve our processes to deliver reliable and sustainable results.
Our commitment to excellence is reinforced by internationally recognised certifications. Our integrated management system is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for information security management, demonstrating our dedication to high standards and continuous improvement.
