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National economic growth is deeply dependent upon the secure utilization of information communication technology (ICT) and the health of the overall Internet economy.  Countries are pursuing development and modernization initiatives to nurture their respective national information societies in the digital age by increasing their productivity, enhancing work force skills, driving innovation, and delivering gross domestic product (GDP) growth.  At present, there is no single methodology to evaluate any particular country’s maturity and commitment to securing their respective cyber infrastructure.  The Cyber Readiness Index seeks to fill that void.

The Cyber Readiness Index documents the core components of cyber readiness:

  • National strategy
  • Incident response
  • E-crime and law enforcement
  • Information sharing
  • Investment in Research and Development
  • Diplomatic engagement/ influence
  • Ability to respond militarily in a crisis situation