Country-level cybersecurity posture assessment:Study and analysis of practices

Abstract

Along with positive impacts, ICT transformation also increases the exposure of critical infrastructure to cyber-attacks. Keeping in view the constantly evolving cyber-threat landscape, it is vital for a country to continuously assure the cybersecurity of its ICT infrastructure. Recently the security of the cyberspace has got a much-needed emphasis from Governments and International Agencies. To generate assurance, actions initiated by a country to counter cyber threats need to be continuously assessed for implementation & effectiveness.This study aims to offer a new perspective on country-wide cybersecurity benchmarking and assurance. The paper presents the study and analysis of the methods and practices adopted by countries for cybersecurity posture assessment and generating assurance on the implemented cybersecurity measures. In this paper, the cybersecurity posture assessment and assurance practices implemented by 37 countries are studied with an objective of understanding the global scenario and identification of different methods adopted for a cybersecurity posture assessment.