The rapid digital adoption driven by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought forward the need for a secure and transparent cyberspace rooted in addressing cybersecurity gaps by fostering knowledge, upskilling, and building competencies.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recently released the fourth edition of the Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 (GCI) which provides a snapshot of how 194 countries have built on their commitment to adopt a more resilient cyber environment.

Owing to its consistency and noteworthy capabilities in sustaining a safe cyber ecosystem, as well as an acute awareness of the importance of cybersecurity, Mauritius has ranked 17^th globally and 1^st in Africa with an impressive score of 96.89, which represents an improvement of 8.89 points from the 2018 score. This ranking shows the efforts of relevant stakeholders in devising new strategies to combat cybercrime and the newly introduced Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Bill is expected to further strengthen the legal framework through increased compliance, international cooperation in cybercrime matters and adoption of comprehensive measures against cyber threats.

The Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 Report can be accessed here