Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. A new cybersecurity strategy, approved on March 10 as part of the "Uzbekistan-2030" program, has defined key vectors for protecting the national digital space. The document solidifies a shift from narrow departmental solutions to technical tasks toward a systemic state policy based on long-term planning and clear distribution of responsibility. The progress of expert discussions on a new model of state cyber risk management within a thematic teleconference was observed by a Podrobno.uz correspondent.

Details of the strategy's implementation were discussed during a Moscow–Tashkent video conference at the Sputnik Uzbekistan press center. Albert Valiyev, Head of the Interdepartmental Cooperation Department at the Cybersecurity Center, noted that the strategy does not create a system from scratch but strengthens work already underway and sets priorities for the coming years. According to him, if cybersecurity was previously largely perceived as a reaction to incidents, the focus is now shifting to the resilience of the system as a whole. This means a transition to a model where threats are not merely eliminated but are forecasted and tracked on a constant basis.

The focus is on the public sector and critical infrastructure – elements whose failures can have direct consequences for the economy and governance. According to Albert Valiyev, these remain the key priority of the strategy. At the same time, this involves not only protection from attacks but also establishing constant monitoring. As noted during the event, the development of systems that will track incidents around the clock and respond to them in real time is envisaged.

A separate and rather strong emphasis in the strategy is placed on cybercrime, which, as discussion participants noted, is increasingly taking on a cross-border character. This means that classical investigation approaches are becoming less effective. Albert Valiyev emphasized that in response, enhanced coordination between various agencies – from law enforcement to financial regulators and telecom operators – is provided. Additionally, as the Cybersecurity Center representative explained, a bet is being placed on the development of digital forensics. According to government representatives, the creation of specialized units equipped with technical laboratories is planned, as well as the training of personnel capable of investigating complex cybercrimes.

International cooperation is considered a basic condition. As Albert Valiyev stressed, cyber threats have long been cross-border in nature, so without cooperation with other countries, effectively countering them is impossible. The strategy provides for Uzbekistan's participation in international organizations, including the UN, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), SCO, and CIS, which is necessary for the country's contribution to global cyberspace regulation. Simultaneously, bilateral cooperation with neighboring countries and states possessing advanced technologies is also being developed.

Source: podrobno.uz