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Cybers hield of K azakhs tan
National Cybersecurity System

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Chapter 1: Defining the Shield
What is Cybershield?
Integrated System
Primary Purpose
Main Goals
A comprehensive, multi-layered
To ensure the stable and
Preventing, detecting, and
system designed to protect the
secure functioning of critical
responding swiftly to cyberattacks
national digital space.
information infrastructure and
targeting government and vital
state systems.
sectors.

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Background and Motivation
Why Cybersecurity is Critical for
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's ambitious drive towards digital transformation
necessitates robust security measures to protect its growing digital
assets and services.
Exponential Digital Transformation across all government
and economic sectors.
A significant increase in Global Cyber Threats and statesponsored attacks.
The need to ensure citizen trust in E-Government Services.

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Chapter 2: Structure and Operation
The Pillars of Cybershield
The Cybershield system is built upon several interconnected components ensuring a holistic defense strategy.
National Monitoring
Protecting State Networks
Public-Private & Global
Cooperation
Continuous surveillance and analysis of
Implementing high-grade security for
the entire national information space for
government communications and critical
Establishing vital partnerships with
threats and vulnerabilities.
infrastructure (e.g., energy, finance).
private IT companies and international
security organizations to share threat
intelligence.

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Advanced Technologies in Use
Intrusion Detection
Systems
Data Encryption & Digital
Signatures
Utilizing AI and machine learning for
Implementing robust encryption
real-time identification and
standards to protect sensitive state
mitigation of sophisticated cyber
and personal data both in transit
threats.
and at rest.
Cyber Incident Response
Centers (CSIRT)
Dedicated rapid response teams
equipped to analyze, contain, and
recover from major security
breaches.

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Chapter 3: Framework and S trategy
L egal and S trategic Foundation
National S trategy
Operational Implementation
Set vision, priorities, and roles
Deploy Cybershield across networks
Laws & Regulations
Enact legal framework and standards
National Cybersecurity S trategy
Enabling L egis lation

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Achievements and Impact
The Cybershield initiative has significantly enhanced the resilience of the nation’s digital defenses.
1 .2M
95%
1 5+
Attacks Prevented
Critical S ys tem Uptime
Trained Experts
Number of major cyber incidents and
Achieved system availability and stability
Development of new local cybersecurity
vulnerabilities addressed annually.
even during peak threat periods.
training programs and certified specialists.

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Chapter 4: L ooking Ahead
Challenges and Future Trajectory
Pers is tent Challenges
The continuous evolution of sophisticated Cybercrime syndicates.
A critical Shortage of Highly Qualified Specialists in technical defense roles.
Managing the security of rapidly expanding IoT and Cloud Infrastructure.
Future Focus Areas
Integration of advanced AI and Behavioral Analysis for predictive security.
Investing in national Cyber Ranges for realistic defense training and simulations.
Strengthening regional and international Information Sharing Protocols.

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Conclus ion: S ecuring the Digital Future
Cybers hield is not jus t a defens e s ys tem; it is the foundation of digital
s overeignty and economic res ilience for K azakhs tan.
The continuous evolution of the Cybershield system is paramount to protecting national interests, ensuring stability, and fostering a safe environment for further digital
innovation.