President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree introducing a new Cybersecurity Strategy for Uzbekistan for the period from 2026 to 2030. This document aims to ensure comprehensive protection of both state information systems and the private sector, as well as the personal data of citizens from current digital threats. The main focuses of the strategy include striving for technological independence, developing domestic solutions based on artificial intelligence, and creating a reliable critical infrastructure capable of withstanding international cyberattacks.
To effectively manage cybersecurity in the country, a National Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Council will be established. According to the new decree, starting from April 1, 2026, key agencies such as the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Energy, and the Tax Committee will create specialized cybersecurity units. Other government institutions will be able to engage external IT companies from a special state registry. Additionally, Uzbekistan plans to implement a national monitoring system that will allow real-time identification of vulnerabilities and prompt responses to incidents in the network.
An important aspect of the strategy is the protection of citizens from financial fraud. Uzbekistan intends to launch a unified platform to combat phishing, which will block fraudulent websites, and telecommunications operators will be required to install systems for filtering suspicious calls. Moreover, the document simplifies the process for citizens to report cybercrimes: now, a report can be submitted online. In the educational sector, the strategy includes the introduction of cybersecurity lessons in schools and the creation of regional youth clubs, which should help the younger generation develop skills for safe behavior in the digital world.
