Morocco Achieves Notable Cybersecurity Ranking
In a recent global cybersecurity ranking for 2026, published by the Estonian e-Governance Academy (eGA), Morocco has secured an impressive 43rd place among 155 nations evaluated, scoring 79.17 out of a possible 100 points. This significant recognition highlights Morocco's commitment to safeguarding its critical infrastructure and systems through a comprehensive cybersecurity framework spearheaded by the General Directorate for Information Systems Security (DGSSI). The advancement of this initiative is further supported by the enactment of Law No. 05.20 concerning cybersecurity, which lays the groundwork for a robust digital security environment.
On the global stage, Albania has emerged as the leader with the strongest cybersecurity defenses, surpassing major technological powerhouses such as Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Following closely behind are Canada and Finland, which ranked second and third with scores of 96.67 and 95.83 points, respectively. This ranking is based on 49 indicators categorized into 12 areas, covering strategic cybersecurity, preventive measures, and the ability to respond to cyber challenges. It assesses various aspects including national legal frameworks, specialized cybersecurity units, emergency response protocols, international cooperation, and education and research in the cybersecurity field.
Morocco's Competitive Edge in Cybersecurity
Morocco's performance in this ranking is commendable, as it outshines several European, American, and African countries, as well as some Asian nations. Brazil is positioned at 56th place, while China ranks 61st with a score of 69.17. Norway and Switzerland follow closely in 46th and 47th places, respectively. The results from the Estonian e-Governance Academy's cybersecurity ranking illustrate that Morocco boasts a strong regulatory environment that oversees the security of the country's digital infrastructure, enhancing its overall cybersecurity resilience. This regulatory strength is evidenced by Morocco's advance in four key strategic areas: the protection of critical information infrastructure, secure identity management for government transactions, personal data protection under the supervision of the National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data (CNDP), and the promotion of research and development in threat analysis supported by awareness platforms like "e-Himaya."
In terms of planning and qualification, the evaluation reveals a balanced performance for Morocco, which has made strides in developing cybersecurity policies driven by the vision of the Strategic Cybersecurity Committee. The kingdom has also achieved satisfactory results in the education and training sector, incorporating academic specialties and graduate studies focused on cybersecurity within Moroccan universities to equip national competencies in this vital area.
As reported by hespress.com.
