ITU starts Global Cybersecurity Index

​​The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has presented a new Global Cybersecurity Index, developed with ABI Research to measure levels of cybersecurity in countries. The goal of the GCI is to help foster a global culture of cybersecurity and its integration at the core of ICT. The ITU said countries need to be aware of their current capability level in cybersecurity and, at the same time, identify areas where cybersecurity needs to be enhanced.  A comparison of national cybersecurity strategies will reveal those countries with high rankings in specific areas, and consequently highlight lesser known – yet successful – cybersecurity strategies. 

Based on questionnaire responses received by ITU member states, a first analysis of cybersecurity development in the Arab region was compiled and one for the Africa region is under way. The objective is to release a global status of cybersecurity for 2014. The forum on Measuring Countries' Readiness and Build Capacity on Cybersecurity was held at ITU's World Telecommunication Development Conference in Dubai.