GENERAL CYBER SECURITY INDICATORS

• 1. Cyber security policy development 7/7 100%
  7

  7 100%
  • 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.dhs.gov/office-policy

    Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans

    Assistant Secretary, Cyber Policy

    Deputy Assistant Secretary, Cyber Policy
  • 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.state.gov/bureaus-offices/bureaus-and-offices-reporting-directly-to-the-secretary/office-of-the-coordinator-for-cyber-issues/

    Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues

    ---

    https://www.cisa.gov/

    CISA is responsible for protecting the Nation’s critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats. This mission requires effective coordination and collaboration among a broad spectrum of government and private sector organizations.

     
  • 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.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/National-Cyber-Strategy.pdf

    National Cyber Strategy (2018) 

    ---

    https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/DHS-Cybersecurity-Strategy_1.pdf

    US Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Strategy (2018)

    ---

    https://media.defense.gov/2018/Sep/18/2002041658/-1/-1/1/CYBER_STRATEGY_SUMMARY_FINAL.PDF

    Department of Defense Cyber Strategy (2018) 
  • 1.4. Cyber security strategy implementation plan 1
    1

    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

    https://www.hsdl.org/?view&did=828605

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: Strategic Intent
• 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.dhs.gov/cisa/national-cybersecurity-communications-integration-center

    The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center’s (NCCIC) mission is to reduce the risk of systemic cybersecurity and communications challenges in their role as the US' flagship cyber defense, incident response, and operational integration center. Since 2009, the NCCIC has served as a national hub for cyber and communications information, technical expertise, and operational integration, and by operating their 24/7 situational awareness, analysis, and incident response center.
  • 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.us-cert.gov/sites/default/files/publications/NCCIC_Year_in_Review_2017_Final.pdf

    NCCIC Yearly Review (2017)
    
    Additional cyber threat(s) reports available here.
  • 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.cyberwise.org

    ---

    https://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect
• 3. Education and professional development 8/9 89%
  8

  9 89%
  • 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 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://www.atu.edu/catalog/undergraduate/colleges/applied_sciences/comp_info_sci/cybersecurity.php

    ---

    https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-science-information-technology-cybersecurity
  • 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://catalogue.usc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=6732&returnto=2081

    ---

    http://www.ini.cmu.edu/degrees/msis/index.html

    ---

    https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/cybersecurity-master-degree
  • 3.4. PhD level cyber security programme 2
    2

    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

    https://www.uccs.edu/cs/academics/graduate-programs/phd-in-engineering-concentration-in-security

    ---

    http://cec.nova.edu/doctoral/dia/curriculum.html

    ---

    https://www.dfcsc.uri.edu/academics/phd
  • 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.isaca.org/about-isaca/Pages/default.aspx
• 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
  • 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/#states
  • 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://www.m3aawg.org/about-m3aawg
  • 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.sei.cmu.edu/news/article.cfm?assetid=496117&article=094&year=2017

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

    https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/2521/text

    Sec. 3554 (a)
  • 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 6/6 100%
  6

  6 100%
  • 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://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2013/02/12/presidential-policy-directive-critical-infrastructure-security-and-resil

    Roles and responsibilities for of Homeland Security include: 1) Identify and prioritize critical infrastructure, considering physical and cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences
  • 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.nist.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cyberframework/cybersecurity-framework-021214.pdf

    Voluntary cybersecurity framework

    ---

    https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2013/02/12/presidential-policy-directive-critical-infrastructure-security-and-resil
  • 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://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2013/02/12/presidential-policy-directive-critical-infrastructure-security-and-resil

    Additional roles and responsibilities for the Secretary of Homeland Security include: 3) In coordination with SSAs and other Federal departments and agencies, provide analysis, expertise, and other technical assistance to critical infrastructure owners and operators and facilitate access to and exchange of information and intelligence necessary to strengthen the security and resilience of critical infrastructure; 4) Conduct comprehensive assessments of the vulnerabilities of the Nation's critical infrastructure in coordination with the SSAs and in collaboration with SLTT entities and critical infrastructure owners and operators; 5) Coordinate Federal Government responses to significant cyber or physical incidents affecting critical infrastructure consistent with statutory authorities; ** DHS functions include "c. Recommend security and resilience measures for critical infrastructure prior to, during, and after an event or incident; and d. Support incident management and restoration efforts related to critical infrastructure."

    ---

    https://www.dhs.gov/office-cyber-infrastructure-analysis

    ---

    https://www.dhs.gov/office-infrastructure-protection
  • 6.4. Regular monitoring of security measures 1
    1

    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

    https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2013/02/12/presidential-policy-directive-critical-infrastructure-security-and-resil

    Additional roles and responsibilities for the Secretary of Homeland Security include: 3) In coordination with SSAs and other Federal departments and agencies, provide analysis, expertise, and other technical assistance to critical infrastructure owners and operators and facilitate access to and exchange of information and intelligence necessary to strengthen the security and resilience of critical infrastructure; 4) Conduct comprehensive assessments of the vulnerabilities of the Nation's critical infrastructure in coordination with the SSAs and in collaboration with SLTT entities and critical infrastructure owners and operators; 5) Coordinate Federal Government responses to significant cyber or physical incidents affecting critical infrastructure consistent with statutory authorities; ** DHS functions include "c. Recommend security and resilience measures for critical infrastructure prior to, during, and after an event or incident; and d. Support incident management and restoration efforts related to critical infrastructure."

    ---

    https://www.dhs.gov/office-cyber-infrastructure-analysis

    ---

    https://www.dhs.gov/office-infrastructure-protection
• 7. E-identification and trust services 2/9 22%
  2

  9 22%
  • 7.1. Unique persistent identifier 0
    0

    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
  • 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

    https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-106publ229/html/PLAW-106publ229.htm

    Both outline four main requirements for an electronic signature to be recognized as valid under U.S. law: Intent to sign, Consent to do business electronically, Association of signature with the record, and Record Retention
  • 7.5. Timestamping 1
    1

    1

    Requirements

    Criteria

    Timestamping is regulated.

    Accepted references

    Legal act

    Evidence

    https://www.hsdl.org/?view&did=769894

    Recommendation for Digital Signature Timeliness
  • 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 0
    0

    3

    Requirements

    Criteria

    There is an authority responsible for the supervision of qualified trust service providers.

    Accepted references

    Official website or legal act

    Evidence
• 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

    There is no single principal data protection legislation in the United States. A number of laws enacted on both the federal and state levels serve to protect the personal data of U.S. residents in specific cases and situations.

    Driver’s Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (DPPA) (18 U.S. Code § 2721 et seq.)

    Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (15 U.S. Code § 6501)

    Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) (18 U.S. Code § 2710 et seq.)

    Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (47 U.S. Code § 551)

    Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) (15 U.S. Code § 6802(a) et seq.)

    Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), as amended by Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act

    (FACTA) (15 U.S. Code § 1681)

    Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, as amended (HIPAA) (29 U.S. Code § 1181 et seq.)

    Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (47 U.S. Code § 227)

    Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g)
  • 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.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/reports/privacy-data-security-update-2018/2018-privacy-data-security-report-508.pdf

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) uses a variety of tools to protect consumers’ privacy and personal information. The FTC’s principal tool is to bring enforcement actions to stop law violations and require companies to take affirmative steps to remediate the unlawful behavior.

    In addition, other agencies regulate data protection through sector-specific laws.

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

    https://www.us-cert.gov/about-us

    ---

    https://www.us-cert.gov/nccic

    ---

    https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2016/07/26/presidential-policy-directive-united-states-cyber-incident

    Section V
  • 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 4/5 80%
  4

  5 80%
  • 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.us-cert.gov/ncirp

    National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP)
  • 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.dhs.gov/cyber-storm

    Cyber Storm, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) biennial exercise series, provides the framework for the most extensive government-sponsored cybersecurity exercise of its kind. Congress mandated the Cyber Storm exercise series to strengthen cyber preparedness in the public and private sectors.

    ---

    https://www.nerc.com/pa/CI/CIPOutreach/Pages/GridEx.aspx

    NERC’s Grid Security Exercise (GridEx) is an opportunity for utilities to demonstrate how they would respond to and recover from simulated coordinated cyber and physical security threats and incidents, strengthen their crisis communications relationships, and provide input for lessons learned. The exercise is conducted every two years. 
  • 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 2017
  • 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 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.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1030

    U.S. Code § 1030.Fraud and related activity in connection with computers
  • 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://www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber/national-cyber-investigative-joint-task-force

    National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force
  • 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

    https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/forensics

    Cyber Forensics Working Group (CFWG) 
  • 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://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

    Internet Crime Complaint Center

    ---

    https://www.justice.gov/criminal-ccips

    Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) according to the COE
• 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.arcyber.army.mil/

    US Cyber Command
  • 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

    http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=96050

    ---

    https://www.army.mil/article/196050/cyber_protection_brigade_conducts_cyber_stakes_2017
  • 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

    https://www.arsouth.army.mil/news/Pages/Panamax-2018.aspx

    Panamax 2018 Information

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    https://www.wired.com/2017/04/us-takes-world-natos-cyber-war-games/

    NATO's Cyber War Games