Zambia scores 92.6% in global cybersecurity index

Zambia has achieved a notable score of 92.6 percent in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2023, marking a significant improvement from previous years.

The country’s score had risen from 68.8 percent in 2020, 43.6 percent in 2017, 29.2 percent in 2016, and just 14.7 percent in 2014.

Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati, highlighted this achievement as a testament to Zambia’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its cybersecurity measures and safeguarding its digital infrastructure.

In a statement issued in Lusaka on Thursday, Mutati explained that the GCI assessed the dedication of countries to cybersecurity development across five key pillars: legal measures, technical measures, organizational measures, capacity building and cooperation.

“Zambia’s exceptional rise in the GCI demonstrates the Government’s robust approach to protecting the nation’s digital economy, critical information infrastructure, and safeguarding Zambian citizens from cyber threats,” Mutati said.

He noted that the improvement in Zambia’s GCI score reflected the country’s consistent efforts over the past decade to prioritise and advance cybersecurity.

“We have steadily advanced from a score of 14.7 percent in 2014 to an impressive 92.6 percent in 2023,” Mutati pointed out.

The Minister attributed this progress to Zambia’s strategic focus on developing a comprehensive legal framework, fostering international cooperation, and improving technical capabilities.

He emphasized that these efforts were aimed at ensuring Zambia remained at the forefront of cybersecurity in Africa.

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