25 Jan 2018

NCSI methodology 2.0 launched

We have launched the second version of the NCSI methodology. The essence of the index has not changed - it still measures countries' cyber security situation through 12 strategic capacities, creating a global database providing links and documents about national cyber security. However, instead of 60 indicators we have limited the index to 46 indicators, which are grouped into 12 strategic capacities and further into three categories.

GENERAL CYBER SECURITY INDICATORS

• Cyber security policies
• Capacity to analyse national-level cyber threats
• Capacity to provide cyber security education
• Contribution to international cyber security

BASELINE CYBER SECURITY INDICATORS

• Protection of digital services
• Protection of essential services
• E-identification and trust services
• Protection of personal data

INCIDENT AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT INDICATORS

• Detecting and responding to cyber incidents 24/7
• Crisis management
• Fight against cybercrime
• Military cyber operations

For the full methodology, please consult 

http://ncsi.ega.ee/methodology

27 Nov 2017

India included in the index, ranks 13th

Data on Indian cyber security is now available in the National Cyber Security Index. India received high scores (90% of maximum) for their capacity to provide cyber security education and their capacity to fight cybercrime, and scored well in several other categories. India is currently ranked 13th in the index.

The data for India was gathered from public online sources and checked by NCSI experts. The information is now published on the NCSI website at http://ncsi.ega.ee/ncsi-index.

10 Nov 2017

Italy joins the index

Data on Italian cyber security is now available in the National Cyber Security Index. Italy received a full score for their capacity to analyse national-level cyber threats and scored high several other categories, including capacity to provide e-identification and e-signatures as well as capacity to fight against cybercrime. Italy is currently ranked 9th in the index.

The data for Italy was gathered from public online sources and checked by NCSI experts. The information is now published on the NCSI website at http://ncsi.ega.ee/ncsi-index.

7 Nov 2017

Data on Sudan and Honduras now available

Data on the cyber security situation of Sudan and Honduras is now available in the index.

Sudan places 30th in the rankings, with their national cyber security initiatives resulting in positive scores in four capacities. The data for Sudan was provided by Mr Muataz Elsadig Ishag Mohammed, Information Security Officer at the Sudan National Telecommunications Corporation.

Honduras enters the index in 34th place, also receiving positive scores in three strategic capacities. The data for Honduras was provided by Mr Alejandro A. Rosales, Director of Telecommunication Services at CONATEL, the National Telecommunications Commission of Honduras.

All the data provided was checked by NCSI experts and is now published on the NCSI website at http://ncsi.ega.ee/ncsi-index/.

3 Nov 2017

Info about Spain and Suriname now available

Data on the cyber security situation of Spain and Suriname is now available in the index.

Spain enters the index in 5th place, with maximum scores regarding their capacity to analyse national-level cyber threats and capacity to conduct military cyber operations, as well as other high scores across the 12 categories. The data for Spain was provided by Mr Javier Candau Romero, Head of Cybersecurity Department at the Centro Criptológico Nacional (National Cryptologic Center).

Suriname enters the index in 33rd place, receiving positive scores in 3 categories: capacity to provide cyber security education, capacity to ensure baseline cyber security, and capacity to provide international cyber security. However, we expect Suriname to increase its score in the near future, as the legal framework for different aspects related to cyber security is developing very fast in the country. The data for Suriname was provided by Captain Iwan Vasilda, E-government Coordinator at the Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Suriname, E-Government Coordinator Infrastructure.

All the data provided was checked by NCSI experts and is now published on the NCSI website at http://ncsi.ega.ee/ncsi-index/.

13 Oct 2017

Croatia and Colombia join the index

Data on the cyber security situation of Croatia and Colombia is now available in the index.

Croatia enters the index in 6th place, with notable high scores regarding their capacity to ensure baseline cyber security and capacity to fight against cybercrime, but also in many other strategic capacities. The data for Croatia was provided by Mr Svan Hlača, External Associate of HR-CERT.

Colombia enters the index in 14th place, reaching its highest scores in the capacity to conduct military cyber operations and fight against cybercrime. The data for Colombia was collected from public data sources by Mr Emil Salulaid.

All the data provided was checked by NCSI experts and is now published on the NCSI website at http://ncsi.ega.ee/ncsi-index/.

29 Sep 2017

Data on Sri Lanka and Botswana now available

Data on the cyber security situation of Sri Lanka and Botswana is now available in the index.

Sri Lanka places 21st in the rankings, with their national cyber security initiatives resulting in positive scores in six strategic capacities. The data for Sri Lanka was provided by Ms Rohana Palliyaguru, Director of Operations at  Sri Lanka CERT|CC.

Botswana enters the index in 27th place, also receiving positive scores in six strategic capacities. The data for Botswana was provided by Mr Emmanuel Thekiso, Deputy Director of Information Technology at the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority.

All the data provided was checked by NCSI experts and is now published on the NCSI website at http://ncsi.ega.ee/ncsi-index/.