Uzbekistan has adopted a comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategy for 2026-2030, aimed at strengthening national cyber resilience, protecting critical digital infrastructure, and enhancing the country’s ability to prevent and respond to cyber threats.
The strategy establishes a long-term framework for protecting the digital ecosystem across the public sector, private sector, and society, while also promoting technological innovation and international cooperation in cybersecurity.
The strategy identifies several core priorities, including strengthening national cyber resilience, safeguarding critical information infrastructure, reducing systemic cyber risks, and improving the overall level of digital security for citizens, businesses, and government institutions. It also emphasizes the importance of developing artificial intelligence technologies and strengthening technological independence in cybersecurity while expanding international cooperation in addressing cyber threats.
A key component of the strategy is the establishment of institutional mechanisms for cybersecurity governance. A National Coordination Council on cybersecurity and combating cybercrime will be formed under the leadership of the Secretary of the Security Council.
At the operational level, new cybersecurity units will be created within several key government institutions, including the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Energy, and the Tax Committee. These units will operate within existing staffing structures and will be responsible for implementing cybersecurity measures and ensuring compliance with national standards.
Other state agencies and organizations will also introduce dedicated cybersecurity functions or rely on certified cybersecurity service providers registered in a national registry.
The strategy places significant emphasis on building a national system for monitoring and responding to cyber incidents. This includes the development of specialized national cyber threat response centers, early warning systems, and mechanisms for rapid information exchange between government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and cybersecurity authorities.
The strategy also provides for the creation of integrated systems capable of detecting vulnerabilities and monitoring cyber threats affecting both government information systems and critical digital infrastructure.
Another important direction of the reform is strengthening the country’s capacity to combat cybercrime and conduct digital investigations.
The strategy envisages the development of specialized law-enforcement capabilities, expansion of digital forensic laboratories, and introduction of modern investigative technologies. These measures are expected to improve the detection and prosecution of cyber-related offenses while enhancing cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and digital service providers.
In addition, targeted initiatives will be implemented to counter online fraud, phishing, and other forms of cyber-enabled financial crime.
The strategy also supports the development of domestic cybersecurity technologies and solutions. This includes encouraging the growth of national software and hardware solutions for cybersecurity, promoting research and development in artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, and supporting innovation in cyber defense technologies.
The government also plans to expand cooperation between academic institutions, research organizations, and private technology companies to accelerate the development of cybersecurity solutions.
Recognizing the importance of skilled professionals, the strategy includes measures aimed at developing cybersecurity expertise and improving digital literacy among the population.
These initiatives include training programs for cybersecurity specialists, certification programs aligned with international standards, and educational initiatives designed to improve cyber awareness among citizens, students, and public sector employees.
Special programs will also be introduced to support young talent in cybersecurity and to promote cyber hygiene practices among internet users.
Finally, the strategy highlights the importance of international cooperation in cybersecurity governance. Uzbekistan plans to strengthen collaboration with foreign cybersecurity agencies, international organizations, and global cybersecurity networks.
Participation in international cyber exercises, joint investigations of cyber incidents, and cooperation within regional and global cybersecurity frameworks are expected to enhance Uzbekistan’s ability to respond to cross-border cyber threats.
Implementation of the strategy is expected to strengthen the country’s digital sovereignty, enhance the protection of critical infrastructure, improve trust in digital services, and create a more secure environment for the continued development of the digital economy.