Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 18 – Advancements in digital technology applications, coupled with high digital adoption rates, have resulted in increased interconnectivity and more efficient communication –ultimately boosting the economy and benefitting the society in Cambodia. However, increased digital adoption and interconnectivity correspondingly lead to more potential cybersecurity risks.

Cambodia may learn from cybersecurity resolutions of international organisations and cybersecurity laws of established nations in ASEAN, Asia, and beyond to reinforce national cybersecurity legislation as a policy instrument to improve cybersecurity readiness and resilience for the government, companies, organisations, and individuals.

The key factor for cybersecurity legislation in Cambodia should be to establish a compliance regime to raise the safety and security bar, to strengthen and improve the cybersecurity resilience of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) sectors – which are related to national security, the economy, and society. These essential services provided by governments and firms, used by citizens, all rely on the communication and storage of essential or confidential information. As such, CIIs must be protected in order to maintain the effective operation of a nation.

Read AVI Perspective: “Cybersecurity Legislation in Cambodia: Policy to Improve Cyber Readiness and Resilience” below.
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