Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)

2021: Russia ranked 5th in the UN cybersecurity ranking

At the end of June 2021 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) UN , he published a new version of the ranking of cyber security countries. Russia it is located in fifth place, receiving 98.06 points out of 100 possible.

The Russian Federation shares the fifth line of the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) with the UAE and Malaysia, which also earned 98.06 points. In fourth position with a score of 98.52 points, three states are also located: South Korea, Singapore and Spain.

The leading three closed Estonia (99.48), and the second place was divided Britain and (Saudi Arabia 99.54 each). Experts gave the highest score (100) and the sole first place in the ranking. USA

Russia got 5th place in the UN cybersecurity ranking

As noted in ITU, the index for 2020 "confirms that countries are working to improve their level of cybersecurity, despite the problems associated with COVID-19 and the rapid transition of everyday activities and socio-economic services to the digital sphere."

In an ITU survey, approximately half of States reported having established "computer incident response teams." Compared to 2018, the number of such countries increased by 11%. Almost 64% of states informed about the adoption of national cybersecurity strategies, more than 70% of countries in 2020 conducted awareness-raising campaigns in this area, while in 2018 they were 58% and 66%, respectively.

In these difficult times, the unprecedented dependence on information and communication technologies as a factor in the development of society, the economy and industry makes the task of ensuring cyberspace security and building trust among users more important than ever, "said ITU Secretary-General Howlin Zhao, whose words are quoted in the report, in connection with the publication of the report.[1]

2018

Russia in 28th place

The International Telecommunications Union at the UN published^[2] in the spring of 2019 the preliminary report "The global index on cyber security" (Global Cybersecurity Index) about cyber security level in the world. According to the report, Russia took 28th position in the ranking of countries with the highest level of cybersecurity. The five leaders included Great Britain, the USA, France, Lithuania and Estonia.

In 2018, the number of countries with legislation regulating liability for cybercrime increased from 79% (in 2017) to 91%. The number of countries with the National Strategy for the Protection of Cyberspace (58%) has also increased.

In the field of legislation, the Russian Federation took first place among the CIS countries, ahead of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. In the general ranking, Europe was the leader in implementing cybersecurity norms, as well as measures to combat cybercrime and spam.

A study to determine the cybersecurity index is conducted annually. The rating takes into account five main criteria: the legislative framework, technical and organizational measures, activities in the international arena and capacity-building for the development of the sphere.

2017

Russia in 10th place

The Ministry of Communications and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation reported in November 2017 that in the 2017 ranking of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) according to the cybersecurity index, Russia took tenth place, one point ahead of such technologically developed countries as Japan and Norway. The Global Cybersecurity Index (GIC) report is published on the ITU^[3] website].

According to ITU data for 2017, Russia also outstripped a number of other major world leaders in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT). So, according to the rating, the UK took 12th place, South Korea - 13th, Finland - 16th, Germany - 24th, Italy - 31st. A total of 193 countries participated in the study.

In today's digital world cyber crime , it is a key threat to the growth of the global economy. Improving citizens' culture of behavior on the Internet, as well as disseminating understandable global rules against cybercrime, can help combat such crimes. Recall that Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Russia he consistently advocates the need to develop such rules and calls for widespread states cooperation in the field information security and protection. So ICT infrastructure, issues of information security, as well as critical infrastructure management Internet , are regularly discussed at meetings of the G-20, at the UN site, at meetings of ministers of telecommunications information technology and BRICS countries. Information security is also an important part of the program "" prepared by the Ministry of Communications of Russia. Digital economy of the Russian Federation The program was adopted by order of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1632-r of July 28, 2017.

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• Security of critical information infrastructure of the Russian Federation

Russia in 11th place

Singapore USA and ranked first and second cyber security in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2017 compiled. At the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) same time, the study showed that many rich countries have a lot to learn in this area from less affluent states, reports Reuters July 5, 2017.^[4]

There is still an obvious gap between countries in terms of awareness, understanding, knowledge and, finally, the ability to deploy appropriate cybersecurity strategies and programs, experts say.

Singapore and the USA became the leaders in the ranking of countries with the highest level of cyber defense

When compiling the rating, experts took into account five criteria: the presence of legal systems and structures dealing with cybersecurity and cybercrime; technical capabilities in cybersecurity; the existence of institutions for the coordination of cybersecurity policies and strategies at the State level; The availability of research, education and training programmes, as well as certified specialists and state institutions that contribute to building capacity in the field of information security; partnerships, cooperation mechanisms and information-sharing systems.

As a result, Malaysia, Oman, Estonia, Mauritius, Australia, Georgia, France and Canada were among the top ten countries most developed in terms of cybersecurity. Russia took eleventh place, ahead of Japan, Norway and Great Britain, which are located three positions further. India placed on the 25th line, one position higher than Germany, and China became 34th in the list.

Cybersecurity is an ecosystem for the effectiveness of which it is necessary that laws, organizations, skills, cooperation and technical implementation are in harmony, the study says.[5]

At the end of the rating of 195 countries were the Vatican, Somalia and Iemen, but Equatorial Guinea had the worst results, the short did not score a single point according to the criteria specified by experts.

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