Photo: BIGSTOCKThe index was compiled to assess the countries’ preparedness for basic cyber-attacks and their efforts in managing cybercrimesBangladesh has risen from 73rd to the 65th place in the global cyber security index compiled by the UK-based National Cyber Security Index (NCSI). The index was compiled by the NCSI to assess the countries’ preparedness for basic cyber-attacks and their efforts in managing cybercrimes and major crises, said a release. The five-step indicators based on which the ranks are given, are National Cyber Threat Identification, National Cyber Security System and Capability Identification, Selection of Important and Measurable Issues, Cyber Security Indicators and Development of Cyber Security Indicators. According to the index published on the NCSI website, Greece is in the first position with a score of 96.10. With a score of 44.16 in the index, Bangladesh is ahead of all other countries in South Asia except India.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 24, 2020 10:52 UTC