Albania rises 23 spots in Global Cybersecurity Ranking
According to the latest ITU report, Albania has made significant strides in cybersecurity, climbing 23 places globally—from 80th to 57th.
Why it is significant
This leap reflects Albania’s growing commitment to enhancing digital security, especially following significant cyberattacks in 2022, attributed to Iranian state-sponsored hackers. The attacks targeted Albanian government infrastructure and led to Albania severing diplomatic ties with Iran. In response to these incidents, Albania has bolstered its cybersecurity efforts to protect critical infrastructure.
By the numbers
- Albania’s score increased from 64.32 to 86.51 (+22.19 points).
- In Europe, the country advanced from 40th to 30th place, joining the “Tier 2” group, which includes nations rapidly advancing in digital security.
The bottom line
Albania’s progress in cybersecurity highlights its resilience and efforts to tackle growing global cyber threats, particularly in the wake of the Iran-linked cyberattacks that disrupted the country’s government infrastructure.
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