National Cybersecurity Strategy and Action Plan for 2021-2024 for Georgia

Georgia has developed a National Cybersecurity Strategy and Action Plan for 2021-2024, which was approved by the Government of Georgia in October 2021. The strategy sets out four priority goals:

1. Development of cyberculture among information society and organizations and their capacity building
2. Resilience of cybersecurity governance system/framework and enhancement of public-private partnership (PPP)
3. Enhancing cyber capabilities with a strong cyber workforce and relevant technical support
4. Strengthening Georgia’s position as a net contributor to cybersecurity on the international plane

The strategy was developed through an inclusive process involving relevant agencies, civil society, and the private sector, with support from the British Embassy in Tbilisi and UK experts. It builds on Georgia’s previous cybersecurity strategies, including the 2020-2022 strategy that was expected to be adopted in early 2021.Key components of the 2021-2024 strategy include public-private cooperation in awareness raising, capacity building of stakeholders, and building a sustainable institutional framework for cybersecurity in Georgia. The strategy aims to make Georgia’s cybersecurity achievements even steadier while strengthening capabilities to combat cybercrime and improve cyber defense.