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

    https://www.ria.ee/sites/default/files/content-editors/RIA/cyber_security_in_estonia_2020_0.pdf

    
    Also see page 7 of National Cyber Security Strategy: 

    Lead by: Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.
    Members: Permanent Secretaries of all relevant ministries and top leadership of relevant agencies.
    Responsibility: Coordinates cyber security policy, tracks policy implementation, and the state of cyber security in Estonia.

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  • 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

    https://www.ria.ee/sites/default/files/content-editors/RIA/cyber_security_in_estonia_2020_0.pdf

    National Cyber Security Policy Council 

    See p. 7 of the Estonian Cyber Secuirty Strategy 

    Lead by: Director of National Cyber Security.
    Members: Cyber security leaders and leading experts from all relevant ministries, state authoroties, academia and private sector entities.
    Responsibility: Advise on the formulation of national cyber security policy and the development of the field.

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  • 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.mkm.ee/sites/default/files/kyberturvalisuse_strateegia_2022_eng.pdf

    Cyber security strategy 2019-2022, approved in November 2018.

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  • 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

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• 2. Cyber threat analysis and information 5/5 100%
  5

  5 100%
  • 2.1. Cyber threats analysis unit 3
    3

    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

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/128042011001?leiaKehtiv

    The Analysis and Prevention Department (Cyber Security Service of the Information System Authority (RIA))

    See Statutes of the Information System Authority (link above)

    "§ 8 

    (4) In the field of cyber security, the Board shall: (...) 4) organize the monitoring, analysis and notification of risks endangering cyber security”

    § 13.  Structural units of the Board and their main functions

    1. The functions of the cyber security service are: (...)

               3) preparation of reports on cyber incidents and spread of malware in Estonian computer networks

               4) conducting surveys of domains related to the Estonian Internet Protocol and domains associated with the   Estonian national emblem, analyzing the risks endangering the security of network and information systems and their impact, and transmitting alerts;"

    ---

    https://www.ria.ee/sites/default/files/content-editors/RIA/cyber_security_in_estonia_2020_0.pdf

    See also p. 40 of Estonian Cyber Security Strategy:

    “The Analysis and Prevention Department compiles weekly, monthly, quarterly, and relevant ad hoc overviews or analyses of the Estonian cyberspace”

    ---

    https://www.ria.ee/en/contact.html

    See structural overview of the Information System Authority (RIA) - “Cyber Security Branch - Analysis and Prevention Department)

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  • 2.2. Public cyber threat reports are published annually 1
    1

    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

    https://www.ria.ee/en/information-system-authority/publications.html

    Annual cyber security assessments available

    ---

    https://www.ria.ee/et/kuberturvalisus/olukord-kuberruumis.html

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  • 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

    http://www.targaltinternetis.ee/en/

    ---

    https://www.arvutikaitse.ee/arvutikaitse-algtoed/

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• 3. Education and professional development 7/9 78%
  7

  9 78%
  • 3.1. Cyber safety competencies in primary or secondary education 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    Primary or secondary education curricula include cyber safety / computer safety competences.

    Accepted references

    Official curriculum or official report

    Evidence

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/123042021010?leiaKehtiv

    §4 (8) of the Basic school national curriculum

     

    ---

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/129082014021?leiaKehtiv

    §4 (3) 8) of the Upper secondary school national curriculum

    ---

    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/eurydice/sites/default/files/en_digital_education_n.pdf

    Digital Education at School in Europe (Eurydice Report), 2019

    "The majority of European education systems have explicitly included learning outcomes related to all five digital competence areas. In descending order of prevalence these are: information and data literacy, digital content creation, communication and collaboration, safety, and problem solving (see Figure 1.5)" (see p. 10)

    "For the purpose of this focused analysis, eight of the 21 digital competences in DigComp have been selected, taking at least one from each of the five areas (…) 
    Protecting personal data and privacy (safety area): the increasing relevance of this competence is reflected in European curricula, as nearly 30 education systems have explicit related learning outcomes in secondary education, and nearly 20 in primary education (see Figure 1.7)" (pp. 10-11)

    See page 43 (Figure 1.7): Estonia (country code EE) has it for ISCED 1, ISCED 2 and ISCED 3 

    See also page 116: Curriculum approaches to digital competences according to national curricula for primary and general secondary education (ISCED 1-3), 2018/19

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  • 3.2. Bachelor’s level cyber security programme 2
    2

    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

    https://taltech.ee/kyber

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  • 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

    https://taltech.ee/kuberkaitse

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  • 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

    http://www.eisay.ee/

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• 4. Contribution to global cyber security 6/6 100%
  6

  6 100%
  • 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=zrS8ISMY

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  • 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://first.org/members/teams/#estonia

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  • 4.3. International cyber security organisation hosted by the country 3
    3

    3

    Requirements

    Criteria

    A regional or international cyber security organisation is hosted by the country.

    Accepted references

    Organisation’s official website

    Evidence

    https://ccdcoe.org/

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  • 4.4. Cyber security capacity building for other countries 1
    1

    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

    https://www.eucybernet.eu/publication/eu-cybernet-the-new-kid-on-the-eu-cyber-capacity-building-block/

    EU CyberNet

    Duration of the project: 1 September 2019 – 31 August 2023

    "The purpose of EU CyberNet is twofold. On one hand, it will strengthen the global delivery, coordination and coherence of the EU’s external cyber capacity building projects. In other words, complement and enhance all the good work that is already ongoing. On the other hand, EU CyberNet will reinforce EU’s capacity to provide technical assistance to third countries in the areas of cybersecurity and countering cybercrime. In other words, it seeks to bring together the comprehensive cyber security competence available in the different EU Member States to participate in the EU’s external cyber capacity building efforts (...)

    EU CyberNet is a joint project of the European Commission DG DEVCO and EU Member States. Implementing the EU CyberNet builds on the cyber security strengths of the lead contractor, Estonian Information System Authority RIA and its consortium partners in Luxembourg, Germany and Finland."

    ---

    https://www.ria.ee/en/information-system-authority/international-projects.html

    EU Cyber for Development Project (Cyber4Dev)

    Duration of the project: 1 January 2018 – 13 June 2023

    "The project involves four partners: NI-CO (leading partner), Estonia, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.

    The overall goal of the project is to support the enhancement of cybersecurity in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean through various training programmes.

    Within the scope of the project are three main areas of activity:

    • Assistance in the development and implementation of cybersecurity strategies (trainings and exercises related to protection of critical infrastructure, raising awareness, risk management, and crisis management)
    • Enhancing the operational capacity of CSIRTs (trainings related to organisational structure, management, and work processes)
    • Supporting regional and international cooperation

    Target countries of the project: Sri Lanka, Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica (as at January 2020).

    Trainings are provided on a larger scale in the target countries of the project, starting with the assessment of the cybersecurity situation, the identification of gaps and training needs, and the preparation of training plans."

    More information can also be found on the official webpage of the project. 

    ---

    https://www.iss.europa.eu/sites/default/files/EUISSFiles/CCB%20Annex%203%20Final_0.pdf

    INTERNATIONAL CYBER CAPACITY BUILDING: GLOBAL TRENDS AND SCENARIOS (2021); General information regarding cybercapacity building activities in Estonia (see pp. 13-14) 

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BASELINE CYBER SECURITY INDICATORS

• 5. Protection of digital services 5/5 100%
  5

  5 100%
  • 5.1. Cyber security responsibility for digital service providers 1
    1

    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

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/523052018003/consolide

    Cybersecurity Act; see Chapter 2

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  • 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

    https://www.ria.ee/en/news/ria-has-compiled-information-security-guidebook-public-sector.html

    Information regarding the Estonian information security standard (E-ITS) which main documents can be accessed here (in Estonian).

    ---

    https://www.ria.ee/en/iske-en.html

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  • 5.3. Competent supervisory authority 3
    3

    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

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/523052018003/consolide

    Cybersecurity Act - see chapter 4, §14 - Estonian Information System Authority

    For additional information click here.

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• 6. Protection of essential services 5/6 83%
  5

  6 83%
  • 6.1. Operators of essential services are identified 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    There is a legal act that allows to identify operators of essential services.

    Accepted references

    Legal act

    Evidence

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/513062017001/consolide/current

    See § 36 of Emergency Act

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  • 6.2. Cyber security requirements for operators of essential services 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    According to the legislation, operators of essential services must manage cyber/ICT risks.

    Accepted references

    Legal act

    Evidence

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/513062017001/consolide/current

    See § 41 of Emergency Act (Ensuring electronic security of provision of vital service)

    ×
  • 6.3. Competent supervisory authority 3
    3

    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

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/513062017001/consolide/current

    See chapter 7 of Emergency Act 

    For more information regarding supervision click here .

    ---

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/109082017003

    Security measures for critical service information systems and related information assets

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  • 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 8/9 89%
  8

  9 89%
  • 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

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/502012019008/consolide/current

    Population Register Act, Chapter 7: Personal identification code

    ---

    https://www.siseministeerium.ee/tegevusvaldkonnad/rahvastikutoimingud/rahvastikuregister

    "A personal identification code is a number formed on the basis of the sex and date of birth of a person which allows the specific identification of the person.

    The basis for the formation of personal identification codes is the EVS 585:2007 standard “Personal identification code. Structure”, and the Population Register Act and the regulation by the Minister of Regional Affairs, which regulates the formation, distribution and granting of personal identification codes.

    Personal identification code consists of 11 digits, the first of which shows the sex of a person and the next six show his or her date of birth. The following three digits are sequential numbers for children born on the same day and the last is a control number which is calculated according to a special formula."

    See also Procedure for creation and issuance of personal identification codes

    ---

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/503122021001/consolide

    Commercial Code (see e.g., § 62 (1), § 63 (5), § 64 9.1, § 75 (2) 2) etc.) 

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  • 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 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    Electronic identification is regulated.

    Accepted references

    Legal act

    Evidence

    http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014R0910&from=EN

    REGULATION (EU) No 910/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

    ---

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/511012019010/consolide/current

    Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions Act 

    ×
  • 7.4. Electronic signature 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    E-signature is regulated

    Accepted references

    Legal act

    Evidence

    http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014R0910&from=EN

    REGULATION (EU) No 910/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

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  • 7.5. Timestamping 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    Timestamping is regulated.

    Accepted references

    Legal act

    Evidence

    http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014R0910&from=EN

    REGULATION (EU) No 910/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

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  • 7.6. Electronic registered delivery service 1
    1

    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

    http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014R0910&from=EN

    REGULATION (EU) No 910/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

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  • 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

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/527102016001/consolide/current

    Information System Authority (RIA); Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions Act; see Chapter 1 § 2

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• 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

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/Riigikogu/act/523012019001/consolide

    Personal Data Protection Act

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  • 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.aki.ee/en

    Data Protection Inspectorate

    ---

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/Riigikogu/act/523012019001/consolide

    Personal Data Protection Act, Chapter 5, Subchapter 2, §§ 56-61

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INCIDENT AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT INDICATORS

• 9. Cyber incidents response 6/6 100%
  6

  6 100%
  • 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

    https://www.ria.ee/en/cyber-security/cert-ee.html

    CERT-EE hosted by the Information System Authority (RIA)

    ---

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/128092021003?leiaKehtiv

    see Statutes of the Information System Authority § 13 (1) 1)  

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  • 9.2. Reporting responsibility 1
    1

    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

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/523052018003/consolide

    Cybersecurity Act see §§ 8, 9, 11

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  • 9.3. Single point of contact for international coordination 2
    2

    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

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/523052018003/consolide

    Cybersecurity Act 

    § 5.  Single point of contact and competent authority

    The Estonian Information System Authority shall have the roles of the competent authority referred to in Article 8 (1) of Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the single contact point referred to in Article 8 (3) and the computer incident response team referred to in Article 9 (1).

     

    ---

    https://www.ria.ee/en/news/cyber-security-estonia-2020.html

    "The Estonian Information System Authority (known by the Estonian acronym RIA) is home to CERT-EE, which monitors the Estonian computer network and solves cyber incidents, coordinates the safe implementation of IT infrastructures important for the state, conducts supervision, and raises awareness regarding cyber security. It is also a national contact point for international cooperation in the field of IT security"

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• 10. Cyber crisis management 5/5 100%
  5

  5 100%
  • 10.1. Cyber crisis management plan 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    The government has established a crisis management plan for large-scale cyber incidents.

    Accepted references

    Legal act

    Evidence

    https://www.mkm.ee/sites/default/files/ulatusliku_kuberrunnakust_pohjustatud_hadaolukorra_lahendamise_plaan.pdf

    ×
  • 10.2. National-level cyber crisis management exercise 2
    2

    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

    https://www.ria.ee/et/uudised/kuberoppusel-ohus-eesti-energiajulgeolek.html

    Spring Storm (Kevadtorm) (2-3 May 2019)

     

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  • 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.enisa.europa.eu/news/enisa-news/eu-member-states-test-rapid-cyber-crisis-management

    "CySOPEx 2021 is testing for the first time today the procedures for prompt and effective cyber crisis management in the EU to face large-scale, cross border cyber-attacks. (...) All Member States and the European Commission are taking part in the exercise (...)."

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  • 10.4. Operational support of volunteers in cyber crises 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    The procedures for using volunteers in the field of cyber security are established by legislation.

    Accepted references

    Legal act

    Evidence

    https://icds.ee/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ICDS_Policy_Paper_Volunteers_in_Estonia%C2%B4s_Security_Sector_Loik_June_2020-1.pdf

    See p. 7 of Policy Paper - Volunteers in Estonia’s Security Sector

    "The largest voluntary organisation in the Estonian defence sector is the EDL, a legal successor to the Defence League established as a self-defence organisation in 1918, with around 16,000 active members in 2020. The EDL also involves an additional approximately 10,000 members in affiliated organisations (...)

    The EDL includes a unique Cyber Unit (EDL CU), which is a voluntary network aimed at protecting Estonian cyberspace. More specifically, the EDL CU’s mission is to protect Estonia’s high-tech way of life, including protection of information infrastructure and supporting broader national defence objectives. The Cyber Unit comprises specialists in key cybersecurity positions in national critical infrastructure, patriotic individuals with IT skills, including young people who are ready to contribute to cybersecurity and specialists in other fields that concern cybersecurity (lawyers, economists, etc.)."

    ---

    https://www.kaitseliit.ee/en/cyber-unit

    "The Estonian Defence League’s Cyber Unit (EDL CU) is a voluntary organisation aimed at protecting Estonian cyberspace.
    
    The Cyber Unit’s mission is to protect Estonia’s high-tech way of life, including protection of information infrastructure and supporting broader objectives of national defence
    
    The Cyber Unit includes specialists in key cyber security positions in national critical infrastructure, patriotic individuals with IT skills, including youth who are ready to contribute to cyber security, and specialists in other fields that concern cyber security (lawyers, economists etc)."

    ---

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/506052020004/consolide/current

    Legal basis for the EDL: The Estonian Defence League Act

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• 11. Fight against cybercrime 9/9 100%
  9

  9 100%
  • 11.1. Cybercrimes are criminalised 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    Cybercrimes are defined by legislation.

    Accepted references

    Legal act

    Evidence

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/523122015005/consolide/current

    Penal Code:  see §§ 206, 207, 213, 216-1, 217, 222-2, and 237

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  • 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

    https://e-estonia.com/fighting-cybercrime-in-the-digital-age/

    The Cybercrime Unit (C3) in the Central Criminal Police

    ---

    https://www.ria.ee/en/news/central-criminal-police-launched-cybercrime-reporting-and-information-website.html

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  • 11.3. Digital forensics unit 3
    3

    3

    Requirements

    Criteria

    There is a government entity with a specific function of digital forensics.

    Accepted references

    Official website or legal act

    Evidence

    http://www.ekei.ee/en/efsi-organisation/organization

    ---

    https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/12913835?leiaKehtiv

    See "List of examinations to be carried out by a national expert body", § 5 (1) . 3

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  • 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-september-2021/1680a3aaae

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• 12. Military cyber operations 6/6 100%
  6

  6 100%
  • 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.mil.ee/en/landforces/Cyber-Command

    EST CYBERCOMMAND

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  • 12.2. Cyber operations exercise 2
    2

    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

    https://mil.ee/uudised/oppus-must-kast-kindlustab-kaitsevae-ja-kaitseliidu-juhtimistoetust/

    Black Box (Must Kast) 2022

    On Tuesday, January 25, the Defense Forces communication exercise “Black Box” ended, where the compatibility and smooth operation of the management systems of the Defense Forces and the Defense League units were tested.

    (...) Lieutenant Colonel Lapasnit added that compared to previous years, more equipment and tactical radio links were included in the exercise to ensure a more realistic environment for conducting the tests. In addition, cyber security was more involved.

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    https://kaitseministeerium.ee/et/uudised/hunt-forward-eesti-ja-usa-viisid-labi-uhise-kuberoperatsiooni

    Hunt Forward (2020)

    Estonia and the United States conducted a joint cyber operation. (...) the cyber commands of Estonia and the United States conducted a joint cyber operation in the network of the Estonian Defense Forces . The aim of the operation was to prevent malicious parties from entering the network and to strengthen cooperation and cyber defense capabilities between the two countries."

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  • 12.3. Participation in international cyber exercises 1
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    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

    https://www.act.nato.int/cyber-coalition

    Cyber Coalition 2021

    "Cyber Coalition is NATO’s flagship annual collective cyber defence exercise and one of the largest in the world. It is planned and conducted by Allied Command Transformation under the governance of the Military Committee. (...)

    Cyber defenders from all NATO Allies, as well as partners Finland, Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland, took part, alongside participants from industry and academia."

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    https://ccdcoe.org/exercises/crossed-swords/

    Crossed Swords 2021

    "Crossed Swords is an annual technical red teaming cyber exercise training penetration testers, digital forensics experts and situational awareness experts. Over the years Crossed Swords has evolved from a relatively straightforward technical training workshop to an exercise that also involves leadership training for the command element, legal aspects and joint cyber-kinetic operations. The exercise also provides a training opportunity for the members of Red Team playing the adversary in the Locked Shields cyber defence exercise.

    On 2021, after two years of COVID-19 influence, the exercise was conducted fully on-sight. It brought together around 100 participants from more than 21 countries, including NATO and non-NATO member states. The exercise is conducted from the exercise and training centre CR14."

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    https://ccdcoe.org/exercises/locked-shields/

    Locked Shields 2021

    "This annual exercise, organised by CCDCOE since 2010, enables cyber security experts to enhance their skills in defending national IT systems and critical infrastructure under real-time attacks. The focus is on realistic scenarios, cutting-edge technologies and simulating the entire complexity of a massive cyber incident, including strategic decision-making, legal and communication aspects."
    
    "For Estonia, participation in the LS2021 exercise is a unique and very valuable opportunity to test the technical repression of cyber-attacks on the country and vital services and the establishment of command lines necessary for resolving a large-scale cyber crisis." 

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