Thailand makes great strides in global cybersecurity index

Thailand skyrocketed to seventh place in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) this year from 44th in the 2020 ranking, with 194 countries rated, according to the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). The GCI is administered by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with 46 countries including Thailand deemed tier 1. Thailand made great strides in the index, which should raise the confidence and trust of businesses and foreign investors in terms of cybersecurity, which is a crucial factor for supporting digital transactions, e-government services and the country's digital competitiveness, said Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong. Mr Prasert said Thailand tallied a total score of 99.22 out of 100, moving up 37 places from 2020 when it scored 86.5. The ITU study evaluated the countries in five pillars, each allotted 20 points: legal, technical, organ...