In the most recent Global Cybersecurity Index 2014 rating, two Southeast Asian countries are among the many countries with the very best level of involvement in cybersecurity.
In a survey conducted by the United Nations International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Singapore was ranked first on this planet by way of legal, technical and organizational institutions, educational and research opportunities and cooperation in information exchange networks. Meanwhile, Malaysia ranks third amongst 193 countries, behind Singapore and the United States.
Meanwhile, Malaysia ranks third amongst 193 countries, behind Singapore and the United States.
The report cited Malaysia’s establishment of the Information Security Certification Authority, Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Division, as one in every of the explanations for Malaysia’s excellent commitment to making sure a secure cyberspace.
This is the second study of this kind by the International Telecommunications Union. The previous one was conducted in 2014 and was accomplished in early 2015. The countries in the highest ten include Oman, Estonia, Mauritius, Australia, Georgia, France and Canada.
The countries in the highest ten are Oman, Estonia, Mauritius, Australia, Georgia, France and Canada.
GCI is a study measuring the commitment of 193 member states to cybersecurity. It assesses the country based on five pillars, namely: legal, technical, organizational, capability constructing and cooperation.
Founded in 2014, GCI’s goal is to support a worldwide cybersecurity culture. According to the report, almost 1% of all emails sent in 2016 were malicious attacks.
Ransomware attackers are demanding more from victims, with the common rising to $1,000 from just $300 a 12 months earlier.
In May, WannaCry ransomware wreaked havoc in 150 countries, disrupting businesses and even hospitals.
Just a number of weeks later, in June, one other ransomware called NoPetra broke out in Europe, crippling 1000’s of machines. The report called for greater cooperation all over the world to counter and forestall such attacks.
The top ten countries are:
1. Singapore (GCI rating 0.92)
2. United States (0.91)
3. Malaysia (0.89)
4. Oman (0.87)
5. Estonia (0.84)
6. Mauritius (0.82)
7. Australia (0.82)
8. Georgia (0.81)
9. France (0.81)
10. Canada (0.81)
