NCSI FULFILMENT PERCENTAGE
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STRATEGIC CYBERSECURITY INDICATORS
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1. CYBERSECURITY POLICY 12/15 80%1215 80%
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1.1. High-level cybersecurity leadership 333
Requirements
CriteriaThe country has appointed governmental leadership responsible for cybersecurity at the national level.
Accepted referencesLegal act, national strategy, official statutes or terms of reference, or official website
Evidence
Cibersecurity Directorate of the National Authority for Government Innovation
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1.2. Cybersecurity policy development 333
Requirements
CriteriaThere is a competent entity in the central government to whom responsibility is assigned for national cybersecurity strategy and policy development.
Accepted referencesLegal act, official statute or terms of reference, or official website
Evidence
Cibersecurity Directorate of the National Authority for Government Innovation
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1.3. Cybersecurity policy coordination 003
Requirements
CriteriaThe country has a regular official format for cybersecurity policy coordination at the national level.
Accepted referencesLegal act, official statute or terms of reference, or official website
Evidence
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1.4. National cybersecurity strategy 333
Requirements
CriteriaThe central government has established a national-level cybersecurity strategy defining strategic cybersecurity objectives and measures to improve cybersecurity across society.
Accepted referencesValid official document
Evidence
https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/29434_A/88864.pdf
Resolution N. 17 of 2021 “Through which the National Cybersecurity Strategy for the 2021-2024 period is approved”
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1.5. National cybersecurity strategy action plan 333
Requirements
CriteriaThe central government has established an action plan to implement the national cybersecurity strategy.
Accepted referencesCurrent official document, legal act, or official statement
Evidence
https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/29434_A/88864.pdf
Within Resolution N. 17 of 2021 “Through which the National Cybersecurity Strategy for the 2021-2024 period is approved” (pages 23 – 32 of the PDF)
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2. GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY CONTRIBUTION 3/6 50%36 50%
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2.1. Cyber diplomacy engagements 333
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CriteriaThe government contributes to international or regional cooperation formats dedicated to cybersecurity and cyber stability. (The indicator is limited to strategic-level cooperation; operational-level incident response cooperation and cross-border law enforcement cooperation are addressed separately under other indicators.)
Accepted referencesOfficial website of the organisation or cooperation format, official statement or contribution
Evidence
https://pariscall.international/en/supporters
Paris Call
https://www.oas.org/ext/en/security/prog-cyber
Cybersecurity Program of the OAS
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2.2. Commitment to international law in cyberspace 001
Requirements
CriteriaThe country has an official position on the application of international law, including human rights, in the context of cyber operations.
Accepted referencesOfficial document or statement, international indexes
Evidence
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2.3. Contribution to international capacity building in cybersecurity 002
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CriteriaThe country has led or supported cybersecurity capacity building for another country in the past three years.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or project document
Evidence
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3. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 6/10 60%610 60%
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3.1. Cyber safety competencies in primary education 002
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CriteriaPrimary education curricula in the public education system include cyber safety (online safety, computer safety) competencies.
Accepted referencesOfficial curriculum or official report
Evidence
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3.2. Cyber safety competencies in secondary education 002
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CriteriaSecondary education curricula in the public education system include cyber safety (online safety, computer safety) competencies.
Accepted referencesOfficial curriculum or official report
Evidence
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3.3. Undergraduate cybersecurity education 222
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CriteriaAt least one undergraduate education programme is available in the country to train students in cybersecurity.
Accepted referencesAccredited study programme
Evidence
https://fisc.utp.ac.pa/licenciatura-en-ciberseguridad
Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree at the Technological University of Panama
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3.4. Graduate cybersecurity education 333
Requirements
CriteriaAt least one cybersecurity education programme is available in the country at the graduate level.
Accepted referencesAccredited study programme
Evidence
https://fisc.utp.ac.pa/maestria-en-seguridad-informatica
Computer Security Master’s Degree at the Technological University of Panama
Master’s in Systems Management with emphasis on Computer Security at the Interamerican University of Panama
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3.5. Association of cybersecurity professionals 111
Requirements
CriteriaA professional association of cybersecurity specialists, managers, or auditors exists in the country.
Accepted referencesOfficial website
Evidence
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4. CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 0/4 0%04 0%
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4.1. Cybersecurity research and development programmes 002
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CriteriaA cybersecurity research and development (R&D) programme or institute exists and is recognised and/or supported by the government.
Accepted referencesOfficial programme or official website
Evidence
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4.2. Cybersecurity doctoral studies 002
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CriteriaAn officially recognised PhD programme exists accommodating research in cybersecurity.
Accepted referencesOfficial programme or official website
Evidence
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PREVENTIVE CYBERSECURITY INDICATORS
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5. CYBERSECURITY OF CRITICAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE 3/12 25%312 25%
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5.1. Identification of critical information infrastructure 003
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CriteriaThere is a framework or a mechanism to identify operators of critical information infrastructure.
Accepted referencesLegal or administrative act
Evidence
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5.2. Cybersecurity requirements for operators of critical information infrastructure 003
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CriteriaOperators of critical (information) infrastructure are required to assess and manage cyber risks and/or implement cybersecurity measures.
Accepted referencesLegal act, or mandatory cybersecurity framework or standard
Evidence
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5.3. Cybersecurity requirements for public sector organisations 333
Requirements
CriteriaPublic sector organisations are required to assess and manage cyber risks and/or implement cybersecurity measures.
Accepted referencesLegal or administrative act, mandatory cybersecurity framework or standard
Evidence
Resolution 13 -2018 Official Digital Gazette No. 285024: Standards for Information and ICT Security
https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/28412_B/GacetaNo_28412b_20171123.pdf
Resolution No. 99 - 2017 Official Digital Gazette No. 28412-B: General Standards for the Management of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
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5.4. Competent supervisory authority 003
Requirements
CriteriaA competent authority has been designated and allocated powers to supervise the implementation of cyber/information security measures.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
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6. CYBERSECURITY OF DIGITAL ENABLERS 4/12 33%412 33%
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6.1. Secure electronic identification 002
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CriteriaA national electronic identification solution exists that allows for officially recognised and secure electronic identification of natural and/or legal persons.
Accepted referencesLegal act, nationally recognised identification scheme, or official website
Evidence
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6.2. Electronic signature 222
Requirements
CriteriaA nationally recognised and publicly available solution exists to issue secure and legally binding electronic signatures.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
https://docs.panama.justia.com/federales/leyes/51-de-2008-jul-24-2008.pdf
Law 51 of July 22nd, 2008: Which defines and regulates electronic documents and electronic signatures, and the provision of services of technological storage of documents and of certification of electronic signatures, and adopts other provisions for the development of electronic commerce
https://www.firmaelectronica.gob.pa/documentos/Ley_82-Que_modifica_la_Ley_51_de_2008.pdf
Law 82 of November 9th, 2012: Which grants to the Public Registry of Panama the powers of registration authority and electronic signature root certifier for the Republic of Panama, modifies the Law 51 of 2008 and adopts other provisions.
http://gacetas.procuraduria-admon.gob.pa/27401_2013.pdf
Executive Decree 684 of October 18th, 2013: Which regulates Law 51 of July 22nd, 2008 and Law 82 of November 9th, 2012, regarding the electronic signature. [P. 22 - 36 of the PDF]
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6.3. Trust services 002
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CriteriaTrust services (e.g. digital certificates, timestamps, private key management service) are regulated, at least for use in the public sector.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
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6.4. Supervisory authority for trust services 002
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CriteriaAn independent authority has been designated and given the power to supervise trust services and trust service providers.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
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6.5. Cybersecurity requirements for cloud services 222
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CriteriaRequirements are established for the secure use of cloud services in government and/or public sector organisations.
Accepted referencesLegal or administrative act, cybersecurity framework or standard
Evidence
https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/28412_B/GacetaNo_28412b_20171123.pdf
Resolution No. 99 - 2017 Official Digital Gazette No. 28412-B: General Standards for the Management of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) – Chapter 30
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6.6. Supply chain cybersecurity 002
Requirements
CriteriaRequirements are established to identify and manage cybersecurity risks through the ICT supply chain.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
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7. CYBER THREAT ANALYSIS AND AWARENESS RAISING 12/12 100%1212 100%
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7.1. Cyber threat analysis 333
Requirements
CriteriaA government entity has been assigned the responsibility for national-level cybersecurity and/or cyber threat assessments.
Accepted referencesLegal act, statute, or official website
Evidence
Cibersecurity Operations Department, of the Cibersecurity Directorate of the National Authority for Government Innovation
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7.2. Public cyber threat reports 333
Requirements
CriteriaPublic cyber threat reports and notifications are issued at least once a year.
Accepted referencesOfficial website, official social media channel, or public report
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7.3. Public cybersecurity awareness resources 333
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CriteriaPublic authorities provide publicly available cybersecurity advisories, tools, and resources for users, organisations, and ICT and cybersecurity professionals.
Accepted referencesOfficial website, public advisories
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7.4. Cybersecurity awareness raising coordination 333
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CriteriaThere is an entity with the clearly assigned responsibility to lead and/or coordinate national cybersecurity awareness activities.
Accepted referencesLegal act, official document, or official website
Evidence
Cibersecurity Directorate of the National Authority for Government Innovation
(as per the Annex of the Resolution 41 of 2020 that Approves the Organizational Structure of the National Authority for Government Innovation [page 54 of the PDF])
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8. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA 4/4 100%44 100%
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8.1. Personal data protection legislation 222
Requirements
CriteriaThere is a legal act for personal data protection that is applicable to the protection of data online or in digital form.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/28743_A/GacetaNo_28743a_20190329.pdf
Law N. 81 of 2019 about Personal Data Protection
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8.2. Personal data protection authority 222
Requirements
CriteriaAn independent public supervisory authority has been designated and allocated powers to supervise personal data protection.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
https://www.antai.gob.pa/reglamentan-ley-81-de-proteccion-de-datos-personales/
The National Authority for Transparency and Information Access (ANTAI) (according to Article 57 of the Executive Decree 285 of 2021) and its Personal Data Protection Directorate (Article 58 of the same Executive Decree 285 of 2021).
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RESPONSIVE CYBERSECURITY INDICATORS
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9. CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE 6/14 43%614 43%
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9.1. National incident response capacity 333
Requirements
CriteriaThere is a CERT designated with nationwide responsibilities for cyber incident detection and response.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
CSIRT PANAMA
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9.2. Incident reporting obligations 003
Requirements
CriteriaOperators of critical information infrastructure and/or government institutions are obliged to notify the designated competent authorities about cyber incidents.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
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9.3. Cyber incident reporting tool 002
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CriteriaA publicly available official resource is provided for notifying competent authorities about cyber incidents.
Accepted referencesOfficial website
Evidence
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9.4. Single point of contact for international cooperation 003
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CriteriaThe government has designated a single point of contact for international cybersecurity cooperation.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
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9.5. Participation in international incident response cooperation 333
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CriteriaThe national cyber incident response team (CSIRT/CERT/CIRT) participates in international or regional cyber incident response formats.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or official document
Evidence
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10. CYBER CRISIS MANAGEMENT 5/9 56%59 56%
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10.1. Cyber crisis management plan 002
Requirements
CriteriaThe government has established a crisis management plan for large-scale cyber incidents.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
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10.2. National cyber crisis management exercises 333
Requirements
CriteriaRegular interagency cyber crisis management exercises or crisis management exercises with a cyber component are arranged at the national level at least every other year.
Accepted referencesExercise document, official website, or press release
Evidence
https://mire.gob.pa/realizan-en-panama-simulacro-de-crisis-cibernetica-de-la-oea/
2023 Cybersecurity crisis management exercise
https://cert.pa/?p=3056&csrt=18420248591605364614
2022 Interinstitutional Cybersecurity Simulation Exercise
"In collaboration with the Embassy of the United States, AIG and CSIRT Panama carry out "Interinstitutional Cybersecurity Simulation Exercise"" -
10.3. Participation in international cyber crisis exercises 222
Requirements
CriteriaThe country participates in an international cyber crisis management exercise at least every other year.
Accepted referencesExercise document/website or press release
Evidence
https://www.incibe.es/eventos/international-cyberex/historico
2023 International CyberEX
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10.4. Operational crisis reserve 002
Requirements
CriteriaA mechanism for engaging reserve support has been established to reinforce government bodies in managing cyber crises.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
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11. FIGHT AGAINST CYBERCRIME 10/16 63%1016 63%
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11.1. Cybercrime offences in national law 333
Requirements
CriteriaCybercrime offences are defined in national legislation.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/26519/GacetaNo_26519_20100426.pdf
Offenses related to the use of information and communication technologies are sanctioned and punished under Panama’s Criminal Code of April 26, 2010: Articles 164 – 167, 180, 181, 184, 185, 187, 220, 221, 224, 225, 243, 244, 254, 262 – 273, 287 – 292, 298, 442.
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11.2. Procedural law provisions 003
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CriteriaLegislation defines the powers and procedures for cybercrime investigations and proceedings and for the collection of electronic evidence.
Accepted referencesLegal act
Evidence
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11.3. Ratification of or accession to the Convention on Cybercrime 222
Requirements
CriteriaThe country has ratified or acceded to the Council of Europe (CoE) Convention on Cybercrime.
Accepted referencesLegal act on Convention ratification or accession, website of the CoE Treaty Office
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11.4. Cybercrime investigation capacity 003
Requirements
CriteriaLaw enforcement has a specialised function and capacity to prevent and investigate cybercrime offences.
Accepted referencesLegal act or official website
Evidence
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11.5. Digital forensics capacity 222
Requirements
CriteriaLaw enforcement has a specialised function and capacity for digital forensics.
Accepted referencesLegal act, statute, official document, or official website
Evidence
https://www.imelcf.gob.pa/subdirecciones/subdireccion-de-criminalistica/
Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences (Instituto de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses), Computer Forensics Section
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11.6. 24/7 contact point for international cybercrime 333
Requirements
CriteriaThe government has designated an international 24/7 point of contact for assistance on cybercrime and electronic evidence.
Accepted referencesOfficial website, legal act or statute
Evidence
Judicial Investigation Unit
National Central Bureau of Interpol – Panama
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12. MILITARY CYBER DEFENCE 2/6 33%26 33%
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12.1. Military cyber defence capacity 002
Requirements
CriteriaArmed forces have designated units responsible for the cybersecurity of military operations and/or for cyber operations.
Accepted referencesLegal act, statute, other official document or official website
Evidence
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12.2. Military cyber doctrine 002
Requirements
CriteriaThe tasks, principles, and oversight of armed forces for military cyber operations are established by official doctrine or legislation.
Accepted referencesLegal act, official doctrine, or official website
Evidence
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12.3. Military cyber defence exercises 222
Requirements
CriteriaArmed forces have conducted or participated in a cyber defence exercise or an exercise with a cyber defence component in the past three years.
Accepted referencesOfficial website or official document
Evidence
PANAMAX 2022 (the exercise had a cyber defence component as discussed in this article)
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