Information Security
Information security is a critically important component of the Digitalization Strategy of the Akmola Region for 2025–2030. The reliable protection of information is a prerequisite for the sustainable operation of the region’s digital ecosystem, maintaining public and business trust in digital services, and preventing cyber threats and data breaches.
Key Objectives in the Field of Information Security:
1. Establishment of a Security Operations Center (SOC)
•24/7 continuous monitoring of digital infrastructure;
•Detection, analysis, and neutralization of information security incidents;
•Implementation of early warning systems and automated response mechanisms.
2. Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure
•Development and implementation of standards for securing databases, servers, telecommunications hubs, and government IT systems;
•Conducting stress tests, audits, and vulnerability assessments;
•Encryption of communication channels and implementation of two-factor authentication.
3. Personnel and Methodological Support
•Training of cybersecurity professionals, education of government and public sector employees;
•Development and adoption of information protection and incident response regulations;
•Introduction of mandatory briefings and training on safe practices in the digital environment.
4. Compliance with Legislation and Standards
•Ensuring compliance with the legal requirements of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the Law on Informatization and Cyber Shield of Kazakhstan;
•Application of international standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005) in public and affiliated organizations.
5. Raising Public Awareness of Digital Safety
•Public awareness campaigns on personal data protection;
•Introduction of basic digital hygiene courses in educational institutions;
•Development of online guides, brochures, and recommendations on safe internet usage.
Expected Outcomes:
•Reduction in incidents involving data leaks and unauthorized access;
•Increased resilience of the region’s digital systems to internal and external threats;
•Development of a cybersecurity culture among public sector employees, businesses, and citizens;
•Enhanced user trust in digital government and commercial platforms.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
•Number of cybersecurity exercises conducted annually in government institutions;
•Percentage of government agencies with incident response plans and dedicated cybersecurity specialists;
•Number of employees trained in cybersecurity;
•Degree of compliance of IT systems with information security standards (based on audit results).
Information security is the foundation upon which the region’s entire digital transformation is built. In the context of expanding digitalization, the protection of data, infrastructure, and users becomes a strategic priority, ensuring the sustainable and secure development of the Akmola Region.