N.Macedonia has made significant progress on the Global Cybersecurity Index (National Cyber Security Index – NCSI), climbing 29 positions and reaching 30th place among 155 ranked countries and territories.
With a score of 84.17 points out of a possible 100, the country is among those states with a high level of preparedness for preventing cyber threats and managing cyber incidents. The progress has also been noted in the international media, which features N.Macedonia among the countries that have recently achieved a noticeable improvement in national cybersecurity capacities.
The Global Cybersecurity Index is being developed by the Estonian “e-Governance Academy” (eGA). The index assesses the preparedness of countries through 49 indicators placed in 12 areas, covering strategic, preventive and response capacities to cyber threats. The assessment is based on publicly available laws, official documents, institutional mechanisms and evidence of practically implemented measures.
According to the latest data, N.Macedonia has achieved top scores in several key areas, including cybersecurity policies, protection of critical information infrastructure, education and professional development, personal data protection, response to cyber incidents, and the fight against computer crime.
"The leap of 29 positions is an international affirmation that the reforms we are implementing are yielding concrete and measurable results. In the recent period, we have established clearer institutional accountability, a modern legislative framework, and stronger mechanisms for the protection of critical infrastructure and for responding to cyber incidents. This result is not an end goal, but a commitment to continue building the country's cyber resilience even more intensively," stated the Minister of Digital Transformation, Stefan Andonovski.
The progress is the result of the coordinated efforts of the institutions and several systemic steps taken, including the adoption of the Law on Security of Network and Information Systems, the adoption of the Cybersecurity Strategy 2025–2028 and the Action Plan for its implementation, the establishment of mechanisms for national coordination and the strengthening of capacities for reporting and dealing with cyber incidents.
The new legislative framework establishes the competencies of the Ministry of Digital Transformation in the realm of network and information systems security, introduces obligations for managing cyber risks and reporting incidents, and strengthens the protection of essential and significant entities.
The Ministry will continue to implement the Strategy and Action Plan, strengthen national capacities for prevention and response, develop professional staff, raise awareness among citizens and companies, and deepen international cooperation.
A secure digital state means secure public services, protected data, resilient critical infrastructure, and greater trust of citizens in the digital transformation process.