Pakistan has secured a leading position in the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, ranking among the world’s best for cybersecurity measures. According to the report, countries are assessed and categorized into five tiers based on their cybersecurity capabilities, ranging from legal and technical measures to organizational strategies, capacity development, and international cooperation.
The tier system includes:
- Tier 1 – Role-modelling (score 95 – 100)
- Tier 2 – Advancing (score of 85–95)
- Tier 3 – Establishing (score of 55–85)
- Tier 4 – Evolving (score of 20–55)
- Tier 5 – Building (score of 0–20)
Achieving a score within the 95-100 range, Pakistan is classified in Tier 1, designated for countries that serve as role models in implementing effective cybersecurity practices. Alongside Pakistan in this tier are nations like Australia, Germany, the United States, Bahrain, Italy, and Oman, highlighting Pakistan’s significant strides in enhancing its cybersecurity framework.
