State Security Service gets New Tasks for Critical Information Infrastructure Facilities Protection

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan has been assigned new tasks by a presidential decree to strengthen the cybersecurity of critical information infrastructure facilities. The authorized body will now monitor the level of cybersecurity at these facilities and develop procedures for their assessment and monitoring.

Together with the Inspectorate for Supervision of Information and Telecommunications under the Ministry of Digital Technology, the State Security Service will also participate in ensuring cybersecurity and monitoring the state of development. The State Security Service will keep the apparatus of the Security Council under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan informed about any cyber security control activities at facilities of high importance and categorized facilities. They will also provide written information about the results of their monitoring within 48 hours.

Furthermore, any appointments or dismissals of employees responsible for ensuring cybersecurity at critical information infrastructure facilities will be timely reported to the authorized state body. The practice of certifying these employees by the authorized state body will also be implemented every three years.The new tasks assigned to the State Security Service are crucial in safeguarding the country's critical information infrastructure facilities from cyber threats. By closely monitoring and assessing the level of cybersecurity at these facilities, the State Security Service will be able to identify and address any vulnerabilities, ensuring that these facilities remain secure and protected