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- Bangladesh has been classified as a ‘Role Model’ in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, scoring between 95-100 points alongside 45 other countries.
- The country achieved perfect scores in technical measures, organizational aspects, and coordination, with strong performance in capacity building and legal measures.
- This recognition marks significant progress from Bangladesh’s 2020 score of 81.27, reflecting its commitment to enhancing digital security infrastructure and practices.
- The achievement is expected to boost Bangladesh’s international reputation in technology and potentially attract more investment in its digital sector.
Bangladesh has achieved a significant milestone in global cybersecurity, securing a place in the ‘Role Model’ category of the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) released this index on Thursday, highlighting Bangladesh as one of the top-scoring countries in cybersecurity measures.
The ITU’s report, which evaluated 194 countries based on data from 2023-2024, categorizes nations scoring between 95 and 100 as ‘Role Models’. Bangladesh joins 45 other countries, including neighboring India and Pakistan, in this prestigious group.
This achievement marks a notable improvement for Bangladesh since the last report in 2020, where it scored 81.27. The current index assesses countries across five key areas: legal measures, technical aspects, organizational aspects, capacity building, and coordination.
In a remarkable display of progress, Bangladesh scored the maximum 20 points in three categories: technical measures, organizational measures, and coordination. The country also performed strongly in the remaining categories, scoring 19.52 in capacity building and 17.44 in legal measures.
The Global Cybersecurity Index serves as a crucial benchmark for nations’ cybersecurity preparedness and capabilities. Bangladesh’s inclusion in the ‘Role Model’ category reflects its commitment to enhancing its digital security infrastructure and practices.
This recognition comes at a time when cybersecurity is increasingly vital for national security and economic development. Bangladesh’s performance in the index suggests that the country has made significant strides in implementing robust cybersecurity measures and policies.
The achievement is likely to boost Bangladesh’s reputation in the international tech community and may attract further investment and collaboration opportunities in the digital sector. It also sets a positive example for other developing nations striving to improve their cybersecurity posture in an increasingly digital world.
As cyber threats continue to evolve globally, Bangladesh’s recognition as a ‘Role Model’ in cybersecurity underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to strengthen digital defenses and promote a secure cyberspace for citizens, businesses, and government institutions.
News Source: Dhaka Post
