Cyber Security Bureau Ministry Of Defence Of Georgia

The Bill of Georgia for the amendments in reference to "Information Security" in the Law of Georgia was adopted by the Parliament of Georgia on the 24th of December, 2013. The formation of the Legal Entity of Public Law (LEPL) "Cyber Security Bureau" and accordingly its Provision was done on the basis of the Decree No 8 dated as of 06.02.2014 issued by the Defence Minister of Georgia about the article 101, paragraph 2 of the Law of Georgia on "Information Security" and "Approval of Provision for LEPL Cyber Security Bureau". The aim of the Legal Entity of Public Law (LEPL) Cyber Security Bureau is to establish and develop stable, effective, and secure Information and Communication Technology systems for the Civil Office of MoD of Georgia, structural sub-divisions of Military Forces of General Staff and LEPLs under MoD. LEPL Cyber Security Bureau has started the provision of its tasks and responsibilities on February 28, 2014. Main goals of Cyber Security Bureau Development of Cyber Security joint policy; Provision of information and communication technology system security in Defence sector; Implementation, operationalization, and development of computer security incident response 24/7 mechanisms (CSIRT, CSIRT/CC, Call Center 24/7); Protection of information and communication technology infrastructure under the MOD of Georgia from cyber threats and cyber risks; Study existing infrastructure within the MOD of Georgia, development, and enhancement of its security; Elaboration of conceptual base ("Cyber Security Policy", "Cyber Security Development Action Plan" etc); Harmonization of Georgian Legislation with international legal norms; Provision of awareness building in the Cyber Security field; Participation in educational programs and training; Establishing close relations on the national and international level; Retraining military personnel according to the contemporary standards of cyber security.