NCSI FULFILMENT PERCENTAGE
Version 13 Oct 2022
GENERAL CYBER SECURITY INDICATORS
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1. Cyber security policy development 7/7 100%77 100%
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1.1. Cyber security policy unit 333
Requirements
CriteriaA central government entity (ministry or equivalent) has a specialised official or unit responsible for national cyber security policy development.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
Accreditation and Policy Unit of the National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security, according to points h and i of the Internal Regulation on the Organization and Functioning of the National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security.
https://cesk.gov.al/publicAnglisht_html/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/vkm142.pdf
Decision Nr. 141, Dated 22.2.2017 for Organization and Functioning of the National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security, Points 3 and 4 provide the legal basis for the National Authority.
Law No 2/2017 On Cybersecurity, Article 5 provide the legal basis for the National Authority.
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1.2. Cyber security policy coordination format 222
Requirements
CriteriaThe central government has a committee, council, working group, etc. for national-level cyber security policy coordination.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
point 2, DCM no. 1084, dated 24.12.2020 "On adopting the national cybersecurity strategy and its action plan 2020-2025"
The National Authority on Electronic Certification and Cyber security, the ministries, and other institutions responsible as provided in the strategy and the action plan shall be charged with the implementation of this decision
According to order No. 173, dated 09.11.2018 of the Prime Minister “For establishment of the inter-institutional working group for adopting the national strategy for cyber security ”, point 2,
Inter-institutional working group is headed by the General Director of the National Authority on Electronic Certification and Cyber Security and in its composition to have representatives from:
• Prime Minister office;
• Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy;
• National Authority on Electronic Certification and Cyber Security ;
• National Agency for Information Society
• Ministry of Defense
• General Directorate of State Police
• State Intelligence Service
• Classified Information Security Directorate
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1.3. Cyber security strategy 111
Requirements
CriteriaThe central government has established a national-level cyber security strategy or other equivalent document.
Accepted referencesValid official document
Evidence
The Council of Minister decison No. 1084, dated 24.12.2020 “On adopting the national cybersecurity strategy and its action plan 2020-2025”
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1.4. Cyber security strategy implementation plan 111
Requirements
CriteriaThe central government has established an implementation plan to the national-level cyber security strategy or other equivalent document.
Accepted referencesValid official document or its enforcement act
Evidence
The Council of Minister decison No. 1084, dated 24.12.2020 “On adopting the national cybersecurity strategy and its action plan 2020-2025”
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2. Cyber threat analysis and information 0/5 0%05 0%
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2.1. Cyber threats analysis unit 003
Requirements
CriteriaA central government entity has a national-level unit that is specialised in national strategic cyber threat situation analysis.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
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2.2. Public cyber threat reports are published annually 001
Requirements
CriteriaThe public part of the national cyber threat situation analysis is published at least once a year.
Accepted referencesOfficial public report
Evidence
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2.3. Cyber safety and security website 001
Requirements
CriteriaPublic authorities provide at least one cyber safety and security website for cyber security and ICT professionals, and regular users.
Accepted referencesWebsite
Evidence
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3. Education and professional development 5/9 56%59 56%
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3.1. Cyber safety competencies in primary or secondary education 111
Requirements
CriteriaPrimary or secondary education curricula include cyber safety / computer safety competences.
Accepted referencesOfficial curriculum or official report
Evidence
http://izha.edu.al/Biblioteka/8Udhezues%20Lendore/Teknologjia-Teknologji.pdf
Page 57: The concept of using the internet enters since the tenth grade for the very fact that our students are already familiar with at an age smaller. Not only online exploration, but also security selections, resetting, configuring, searching, downloading from the Internet, online services etc., will complement the range of knowledge in the tenth grade in the subject ICT.
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3.2. Bachelor’s level cyber security programme 002
Requirements
CriteriaThere is at least one cyber security / electronic information security focused programme at Bachelor’s or equivalent level.
Accepted referencesAccredited study programme
Evidence
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3.3. Master’s level cyber security programme 222
Requirements
CriteriaThere is at least one cyber security / electronic information security focused programme at Master’s or equivalent level.
Accepted referencesAccredited study programme
Evidence
https://feut.edu.al/programe-studimi/master/master-shkencor/36-siguria-e-informacionit
Faculty of Economics - UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA
Master of science in Information Security
https://luarasi-univ.edu.al/en/fakulteti-i-teknologjise-se-informacionit-dhe-inovacionit-2/
Luarasi University
Professional Master / Cyber Security and Information
https://luarasi-univ.edu.al/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MASTER-PROFESIONAL-N%C3%8B-SIGURIA-KIBERNETIKE-DHE-E-INFORMACIONIT.pdf
https://cit.edu.al/bachelor-in-computer-engineering-it-network-and-cyber-security/
Canadian Institute of Technology: CIT
Master of Science in Computer Engineering & IT Network and Cyber – Security
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3.4. PhD level cyber security programme 002
Requirements
CriteriaThere is at least one cyber security / electronic information security focused programme at PhD or equivalent level.
Accepted referencesAccredited study programme
Evidence
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3.5. Cyber security professional association 222
Requirements
CriteriaThere is a professional association of cyber/electronic information security specialists, managers or auditors.
Accepted referencesWebsite
Evidence
https://women4cyber.eu/w4c-chapters
The aim of W4C Albania is supporting and promoting women and girls in cyber security in Albania, while being open and inclusive
https://bsidestirana.al/?page_id=260
Security BSides is a community-driven framework for building events for and by information security community members.
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4. Contribution to global cyber security 3/6 50%36 50%
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4.1. Convention on Cybercrime 111
Requirements
CriteriaThe country has ratified the Convention on Cybercrime.
Accepted referencesOfficial website of the convention
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4.2. Representation in international cooperation formats 111
Requirements
CriteriaThe government is regularly represented in a cooperation format that is dedicated to international cyber security (e.g. FIRST).
Accepted referencesOfficial website of the cooperation format
Evidence
https://www.first.org/global/fellowship/
AKCESK is Fellow Member of FIRST
https://www.trusted-introducer.org/directory/teams/akcesk-naeccs-al.html
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4.3. International cyber security organisation hosted by the country 003
Requirements
CriteriaA regional or international cyber security organisation is hosted by the country.
Accepted referencesOrganisation’s official website
Evidence
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4.4. Cyber security capacity building for other countries 111
Requirements
CriteriaThe country has (co-)financed or (co-)organised at least one capacity building project for another country in the last 3 years.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or project document
Evidence
https://cesk.gov.al/publicAnglisht_html/Publikime/2022/Buletin%20April%202022.pdf
The National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security in cooperation with the Geneva Centre for Security Council (DCAF), OSCE, Regional Cooperation Council(RCC), American Chamber of Commerce in Albania organized on April 19-21, 2022 "Regional Cyber Camp". The event aimed to develop practical skills for cooperation and exchange of information between CSIRT’s, LEA (law-enforcement agency), and other regional institutions responsible on cyber security on one side and building capacities of youth towardstheir education on cybersecurity. During the 3 days of the event, about 100 young people and 50 professionalsfrom Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northern Macedonia and Montenegro deepened their knowledge and exchanged best national practices in the field of cybersecurity
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BASELINE CYBER SECURITY INDICATORS
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5. Protection of digital services 3/5 60%35 60%
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5.1. Cyber security responsibility for digital service providers 001
Requirements
CriteriaAccording to legislation, digital service providers (except micro and small enterprises): (1) must manage cyber/ICT risks or (2) must implement established cyber/information security requirements.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
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5.2. Cyber security standard for the public sector 001
Requirements
CriteriaPublic sector digital service providers must implement (1) cyber/ICT security requirements (defined by legislation) or (2) a widely recognised security standard.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
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5.3. Competent supervisory authority 333
Requirements
CriteriaThe government has a competent authority in the field of cyber/information security that has the power to supervise public and private digital service providers regarding the implementation of cyber/information security requirements.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
https://cesk.gov.al/publicAnglisht_html/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/vkm142.pdf
point 4.22
The Authority carries out the following functional tasks: 4.22 Publicates the list of minimum security measures for all public and private institutions and provides periodical control of their implementation
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6. Protection of essential services 5/6 83%56 83%
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6.1. Operators of essential services are identified 111
Requirements
CriteriaThere is a legal act that allows to identify operators of essential services.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
Article 6
https://cesk.gov.al/legjislacioni/2020/VKM_553.pdf
The Council of Minister decison 553 dated 15.07.2020, "On approval of the list of critical information infrastructures and list of important information infrastructures "
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6.2. Cyber security requirements for operators of essential services 111
Requirements
CriteriaAccording to the legislation, operators of essential services must manage cyber/ICT risks.
Accepted referencesLegal act
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6.3. Competent supervisory authority 333
Requirements
CriteriaThe government has a competent authority in the field of cyber/information security that has the power to supervise operators of essential services, regarding cyber/information security requirements.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
Article 5
https://cesk.gov.al/publicAnglisht_html/wp-content/uploads/2020/VKM_553.pdf
According to The Council of Minister decison 553 dated 15.07.2020, Point 3, National Authority on Electronic Certification and Cyber Security monitors the implementation of Cyber security measures taken by critical and important information infrastuctures
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6.4. Regular monitoring of security measures 001
Requirements
CriteriaOperators of essential services must regularly (at least once every 3 years) provide evidence of the effective implementation of cyber/information security policies (e.g. audit result, documentation, specific report).
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
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7. E-identification and trust services 8/9 89%89 89%
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7.1. Unique persistent identifier 111
Requirements
CriteriaThe government provides a unique persistent identifier to all citizens, residents, and legal entities. For example, the identifier remains the same after document expiration and name change.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
http://www.qbz.gov.al/botime/fletore_zyrtare/2003/PDF-2003/104-2003.pdf
See page 5-7:
DECISION No.827, dated 11.12.2003
FOR CODE CODE AND STRUCTURE OF IDENTITY NUMBER OF CITIZENS
The National Identity Number (NIS) consists of 10 (ten) elements structured as
lower:
Element 1-2 Year of Birth
Element 3-4 Month of Birth and Sex
Element 5-6 Date of Birth
Element 7-9 Serial Number within the same date
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7.2. Requirements for cryptosystems 001
Requirements
CriteriaRequirements for cryptosystems in the field of trust services are regulated.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
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7.3. Electronic identification 111
Requirements
CriteriaElectronic identification is regulated.
Accepted referencesLegal act
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7.4. Electronic signature 111
Requirements
CriteriaE-signature is regulated
Accepted referencesLegal act
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7.5. Timestamping 111
Requirements
CriteriaTimestamping is regulated.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
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7.6. Electronic registered delivery service 111
Requirements
CriteriaElectronic registered delivery service between state entities, citizens and private sector entities is regulated. The service provides legally binding data exchange and guarantees the confidentiality and integrity of information.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
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7.7. Competent supervisory authority 333
Requirements
CriteriaThere is an authority responsible for the supervision of qualified trust service providers.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
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8. Protection of personal data 4/4 100%44 100%
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8.1. Personal data protection legislation 111
Requirements
CriteriaThere is a legal act for personal data protection.
Accepted referencesLegal act
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8.2. Personal data protection authority 333
Requirements
CriteriaThere is an independent public supervisory authority that is responsible for personal data protection.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
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INCIDENT AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT INDICATORS
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9. Cyber incidents response 6/6 100%66 100%
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9.1. Cyber incidents response unit 333
Requirements
CriteriaThe government has a unit (CSIRT, CERT, CIRT, etc.) that is specialised in national-level cyber incident detection and response.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
article 5 point e
National Authority on Electronic Certification and Cyber Security as acts as the national CSIRT's.
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9.2. Reporting responsibility 111
Requirements
CriteriaDigital service providers and operators of essential services have an obligation to notify appointed government authorities of cyber security incidents.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
Article 11
The operators of critical information infrastructure and operators of important information infrastructure are required to report to the Authority immediately after detecting cyber security incidents
Article 6, point 1,a
For entrepreneurs of public electronic communications networks and services are required to inform AKEP(The Electronic and Postal Communication Authority) within 3 working days, if one of the following incidents occurs
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9.3. Single point of contact for international coordination 222
Requirements
CriteriaThe government has designated a single point of contact for international cyber security coordination.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
Article 5 point 2
The Authority coordinates its activities with security and defense institutions and cooperates with sectoral CSIRTs and international authorities in the field of cyber security, through joint agreements, in accordance with applicable law.
https://cesk.gov.al/publicAnglisht_html/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/vkm142.pdf
4.11 and 4.24
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10. Cyber crisis management 1/5 20%15 20%
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10.1. Cyber crisis management plan 001
Requirements
CriteriaThe government has established a crisis management plan for large-scale cyber incidents.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
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10.2. National-level cyber crisis management exercise 002
Requirements
CriteriaThe government has conducted a national-level cyber crisis management exercise or a crisis management exercise with a cyber component in the last 3 years.
Accepted referencesExercise document/website or press release
Evidence
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10.3. Participation in international cyber crisis exercises 111
Requirements
CriteriaThe country's team has participated in an international cyber crisis management exercise in the last 3 years.
Accepted referencesExercise document/website or press release
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10.4. Operational support of volunteers in cyber crises 001
Requirements
CriteriaThe procedures for using volunteers in the field of cyber security are established by legislation.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
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11. Fight against cybercrime 6/9 67%69 67%
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11.1. Cybercrimes are criminalised 111
Requirements
CriteriaCybercrimes are defined by legislation.
Accepted referencesLegal act
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11.2. Cybercrime unit 333
Requirements
CriteriaThere is a government entity with a specific function of combatting cybercrime.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
Cyber Crime Unit at the State Police Department
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11.3. Digital forensics unit 003
Requirements
CriteriaThere is a government entity with a specific function of digital forensics.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
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11.4. 24/7 contact point for international cybercrime 222
Requirements
CriteriaThe government has designated an international 24/7 contact point for cybercrimes.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
Sector against Computer Crime, Ministry of Interior, Tirana
National Central Office of Interpol, Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana
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12. Military cyber operations 0/6 0%06 0%
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12.1. Cyber operations unit 003
Requirements
CriteriaMilitary forces have a unit (cyber command, etc.) that is specialised in planning and conducting cyber operations.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or legal act
Evidence
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12.2. Cyber operations exercise 002
Requirements
CriteriaMilitary forces have conducted a cyber operations exercise or an exercise with a cyber operations component in the country in the last 3 years.
Accepted referencesExercise document/website or press release
Evidence
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12.3. Participation in international cyber exercises 001
Requirements
CriteriaThe country's military team has participated in an international cyber operations exercise in the last 3 years.
Accepted referencesExercise document/website or press release
Evidence
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