NCSI :: Argentina

71. Argentina 48.05

71st	National Cyber Security Index
91st	Global Cybersecurity Index
51st	ICT Development Index
58th	Networked Readiness Index

Population		43.6million
Area (km2)		2.8million
GDP per capita ($)		21.4thousand

NCSI FULFILMENT PERCENTAGE

NCSI DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE 3 years All data

RANKING TIMELINE

NCSI Update		Data source
25 Jun 2019		Government officials

Version 25 Jun 2019

GENERAL CYBER SECURITY INDICATORS

1. Cyber security policy development 6/7 86%

6
7 86%
- 1.1. Cyber security policy unit 3
  
  3
  3
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  A central government entity (ministry or equivalent) has a specialised official or unit responsible for national cyber security policy development.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/320000-324999/320081/norma.htm
  
  Issued by the Chief of Cabinet, DA 103/2019 established a new organizational structure and functions for the Chief of Cabinet. Among them, a National Direction of Cybsersecurity was created, and its functions were defined.
  
  According to Annex II (page 3), its functions include:
  
  To intervene in the elaboration and proposal of norms and standards destined to elevate the thresholds of security of the resources and systems related to the computer technologies in the scope of their competence.
  
  Propose and design the model information security policy within the scope of its competence.
  
  Develop, in coordination with the private sector, policies for safeguarding digital security with constant updating, with a specific focus on critical infrastructures.
  
  Establish priorities and strategic plans to address cybersecurity, encouraging the development of cooperation projects by other States and international and national organizations.
- 1.2. Cyber security policy coordination format 2
  
  2
  2
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The central government has a committee, council, working group, etc. for national-level cyber security policy coordination.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/275000-279999/277518/norma.htm
  
  In July 2017, a National Cybersecurity Committee was created by Executive Power Decree # 577. Conformed by the Ministries of Defense and Security, it is presided by the Modernization Secretary. See Spanish version in the link.
- 1.3. Cyber security strategy 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The central government has established a national-level cyber security strategy or other equivalent document.
  Accepted references
  Valid official document
  
  Evidence
  
  https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/208317/20190528
  
  Argentina´s National Cybersecurity Strategy (see Annex 1) was approved by a Secretary of Modernization Resolution. (In Spanish)
- 1.4. Cyber security strategy implementation plan 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The central government has established an implementation plan to the national-level cyber security strategy or other equivalent document.
  Accepted references
  Valid official document or its enforcement act
  
  Evidence
2. Cyber threat analysis and information 1/5 20%

1
5 20%
- 2.1. Cyber threats analysis unit 0
  
  0
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  A central government entity has a national-level unit that is specialised in national strategic cyber threat situation analysis.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
- 2.2. Public cyber threat reports are published annually 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The public part of the national cyber threat situation analysis is published at least once a year.
  Accepted references
  Official public report
  
  Evidence
- 2.3. Cyber safety and security website 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Public authorities provide at least one cyber safety and security website for cyber security and ICT professionals, and regular users.
  Accepted references
  Website
  
  Evidence
  
  https://www.argentina.gob.ar/modernizacion/infraestructuras-criticas-de-informacion-y-ciberseguridad
3. Education and professional development 4/9 44%

4
9 44%
- 3.1. Cyber safety competencies in primary or secondary education 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Primary or secondary education curricula include cyber safety / computer safety competences.
  Accepted references
  Official curriculum or official report
  
  Evidence
- 3.2. Bachelor’s level cyber security programme 0
  
  0
  2
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is at least one cyber security / electronic information security focused programme at Bachelor’s or equivalent level.
  Accepted references
  Accredited study programme
  
  Evidence
- 3.3. Master’s level cyber security programme 2
  
  2
  2
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is at least one cyber security / electronic information security focused programme at Master’s or equivalent level.
  Accepted references
  Accredited study programme
  
  Evidence
  
  http://www.economicas.uba.ar/posgrado/posgrados/seguridad-informatica/
  
  Master in Information Security (University of Buenos Aires) - 2 year programme
  
  Especialization in Information Security (University of Buenos Aires) - 1 year programme
  
  http://www.est.iue.edu.ar/?page_id=133
  
  Especialization in Cryptography and Information Security (University of Defense) - 1 year programme
- 3.4. PhD level cyber security programme 0
  
  0
  2
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is at least one cyber security / electronic information security focused programme at PhD or equivalent level.
  Accepted references
  Accredited study programme
  
  Evidence
- 3.5. Cyber security professional association 2
  
  2
  2
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is a professional association of cyber/electronic information security specialists, managers or auditors.
  Accepted references
  Website
  
  Evidence
  
  https://isaca.org.ar
  
  ISACA Buenos Aires Chapter
4. Contribution to global cyber security 2/6 33%

2
6 33%
- 4.1. Convention on Cybercrime 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The country has ratified the Convention on Cybercrime.
  Accepted references
  Official website of the convention
  
  Evidence
  
  https://www.coe.int/en/web/conventions/full-list/-/conventions/treaty/185/signatures?p_auth=H2BJDkeX
  
  See legislative act (Ley 24.711) enacted by Argentine Congress in http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/300000-304999/304798/norma.htm
- 4.2. Representation in international cooperation formats 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The government is regularly represented in a cooperation format that is dedicated to international cyber security (e.g. FIRST).
  Accepted references
  Official website of the cooperation format
  
  Evidence
  
  https://www.first.org/members/teams/#argentina
- 4.3. International cyber security organisation hosted by the country 0
  
  0
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  A regional or international cyber security organisation is hosted by the country.
  Accepted references
  Organisation’s official website
  
  Evidence
- 4.4. Cyber security capacity building for other countries 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The country has (co-)financed or (co-)organised at least one capacity building project for another country in the last 3 years.
  Accepted references
  Official website or project document
  
  Evidence

BASELINE CYBER SECURITY INDICATORS

5. Protection of digital services 1/5 20%

1
5 20%
- 5.1. Cyber security responsibility for digital service providers 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  According 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 references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
- 5.2. Cyber security standard for the public sector 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Public sector digital service providers must implement (1) cyber/ICT security requirements (defined by legislation) or (2) a widely recognised security standard.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/215000-219999/219163/norma.htm
  
  Information Security Policy Model for public authorities (Note: "Administrative Decision No. 669/04 of the OFFICE OF CABINET OF MINISTERS established in Article 1 that the National Public Sector bodies included in Article 7 of the aforementioned measure must dictate or adapt their information security policies in accordance with The Model Security Policy to be issued within a period of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) days of the approval of said Model Security Policy.")
  
  http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/verNorma.do?id=102188
  
  Administrative Decision No 669/2004
- 5.3. Competent supervisory authority 0
  
  0
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The 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 references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
6. Protection of essential services 0/6 0%

0
6 0%
- 6.1. Operators of essential services are identified 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is a legal act that allows to identify operators of essential services.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
- 6.2. Cyber security requirements for operators of essential services 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  According to the legislation, operators of essential services must manage cyber/ICT risks.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
- 6.3. Competent supervisory authority 0
  
  0
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The 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 references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
- 6.4. Regular monitoring of security measures 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Operators 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 references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
7. E-identification and trust services 5/9 56%

5
9 56%
- 7.1. Unique persistent identifier 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The 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 references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/50000-54999/51804/norma.htm
  
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_identification_number#Argentina
- 7.2. Requirements for cryptosystems 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Requirements for cryptosystems in the field of trust services are regulated.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
- 7.3. Electronic identification 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Electronic identification is regulated.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
- 7.4. Electronic signature 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  E-signature is regulated
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/70000-74999/70749/norma.htm
  
  Digital Signature Act (No 25,506) of 11 December 2001
  CHAPTER I General considerations
  ARTICLE 1 - Object. The use of the electronic signature and the digital signature and its legal effectiveness are recognized under the conditions established by this law.
  ARTICLE 2 - Digital Signature. A digital signature is understood as the result of applying a mathematical procedure to a digital document that requires information of exclusive knowledge of the signer, and is under his absolute control. The digital signature must be capable of verification by third parties, so that such verification simultaneously allows identifying the signer and detect any alteration of the digital document after its signature. The signature and verification procedures to be used for such purposes shall be those determined by the Application Authority in accordance with current international technological standards.
- 7.5. Timestamping 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Timestamping is regulated.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
- 7.6. Electronic registered delivery service 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Electronic 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 references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
- 7.7. Competent supervisory authority 3
  
  3
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is an authority responsible for the supervision of qualified trust service providers.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/70000-74999/70749/norma.htm
  
  Art 30
8. Protection of personal data 4/4 100%

4
4 100%
- 8.1. Personal data protection legislation 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is a legal act for personal data protection.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://www.jus.gob.ar/media/33481/ley_25326.pdf
- 8.2. Personal data protection authority 3
  
  3
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is an independent public supervisory authority that is responsible for personal data protection.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  https://www.argentina.gob.ar/aaip
  
  Argentine National Agency for Public Information is the Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Protection issues.

INCIDENT AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT INDICATORS

9. Cyber incidents response 3/6 50%

3
6 50%
- 9.1. Cyber incidents response unit 3
  
  3
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The government has a unit (CSIRT, CERT, CIRT, etc.) that is specialised in national-level cyber incident detection and response.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://www.icic.gob.ar/
  
  http://www.icic.gob.ar/docs/rfc_eng.pdf
- 9.2. Reporting responsibility 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Digital service providers and operators of essential services have an obligation to notify appointed government authorities of cyber security incidents.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
- 9.3. Single point of contact for international coordination 0
  
  0
  2
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The government has designated a single point of contact for international cyber security coordination.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
10. Cyber crisis management 1/5 20%

1
5 20%
- 10.1. Cyber crisis management plan 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The government has established a crisis management plan for large-scale cyber incidents.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
- 10.2. National-level cyber crisis management exercise 0
  
  0
  2
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The 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 references
  Exercise document/website or press release
  
  Evidence
- 10.3. Participation in international cyber crisis exercises 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The country's team has participated in an international cyber crisis management exercise in the last 3 years.
  Accepted references
  Exercise document/website or press release
  
  Evidence
  
  https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/international-cyberex-previous-editions
  
  CyberEx 2018
- 10.4. Operational support of volunteers in cyber crises 0
  
  0
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The procedures for using volunteers in the field of cyber security are established by legislation.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
11. Fight against cybercrime 6/9 67%

6
9 67%
- 11.1. Cybercrimes are criminalised 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Cybercrimes are defined by legislation.
  Accepted references
  Legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://www.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/140000-144999/141790/norma.htm
  
  Act No 26,388 of 24 June 2008, amending the Criminal Code, defines certain cybercrimes such as intercepting communications, gaining illicit access to computer systems, causing harm to IT systems, fraud, falsifying electronic or IT-based documents, interrupting communications and deleting or altering digital evidence. See link 2, articles 4-10.
  
  http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/220000-224999/223586/norma.htm
  
  Act No 26,904, enacted November 13, 2013, to penalize the act of building an emotional connection with a child to gain his/her trust for the purposes of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or trafficking.
- 11.2. Cybercrime unit 3
  
  3
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is a government entity with a specific function of combatting cybercrime.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/305000-309999/307687/decisadm299-3.pdf
  
  Direction of Cybercrime Investigations within the Ministry of National Security
  
  See page 3: Secretaria de seguridad, Dirección nacional de investigaciones, Dirección de investigaciones del ciberdelito.
- 11.3. Digital forensics unit 0
  
  0
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  There is a government entity with a specific function of digital forensics.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
- 11.4. 24/7 contact point for international cybercrime 2
  
  2
  2
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The government has designated an international 24/7 contact point for cybercrimes.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  https://rm.coe.int/cyber-list-of-competent-authorities-updated-dec-2018/168090962b
  
  Directorate of International Affairs, Ministry of Justice
12. Military cyber operations 4/6 67%

4
6 67%
- 12.1. Cyber operations unit 3
  
  3
  3
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Military forces have a unit (cyber command, etc.) that is specialised in planning and conducting cyber operations.
  Accepted references
  Official website or legal act
  
  Evidence
  
  http://www.fuerzas-armadas.mil.ar/ComandoConjuntoDeCiberdefensa/Default.aspx
- 12.2. Cyber operations exercise 0
  
  0
  2
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  Military forces have conducted a cyber operations exercise or an exercise with a cyber operations component in the country in the last 3 years.
  Accepted references
  Exercise document/website or press release
  
  Evidence
- 12.3. Participation in international cyber exercises 1
  
  1
  1
  
  Requirements
  
  Criteria
  The country's military team has participated in an international cyber operations exercise in the last 3 years.
  Accepted references
  Exercise document/website or press release
  
  Evidence
  
  http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=96050
  
  Panamax 2016 participants
  
  https://www.army.mil/article/173467/army_south_partner_nations_wrap_up_panamax_2016
  
  "This year, a total of nineteen nations joined the United States during the seven-day exercise that used simulations to command and control multinational notional sea, air, special operations, cyber and land forces to defend the vital waterway and surrounding areas against threats from violent extremism and provide humanitarian relief."
  
  http://www.fuerzas-armadas.mil.ar/Noticia-2017-11-23-defensa-cibernetica.aspx

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71. Argentina 48.05

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