2019 declared year of cyber security in Georgian Armed Forces
Georgian Defence Minister Levan Izoria thanked the US Georgia National Guard, Major General Joe Jarrard for the US’ contribution to Georgian cyber security. Photo: Defence Ministry press office.
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Georgian Defence Minister Levan Izoria has declared 2019 as the year of cyber security in the Georgian Armed Forces.
Izoria made the statement today at the Cyber Security Bureau of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia in Tbilisi, when he hosted the Commander of the US Georgia National Guard, Major General Joe Jarrard.
Izoria thanked Jarrard and the US Georgia National Guard for their contribution to Georgian cyber security.
A wide-range of activities have been planned with the United States in the cyber security field,” Izoria said.
Izoaria stated that the activities include local and international trainings.
Georgia and Lithuania are establishing a joint cyber security group to take part in international cyber trainings so both countries are better protected from online crime.
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Operative-Technical Agency and the National University of Ireland concerning cooperation in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics, including trainings, exchange visits, study programmes, the exchange of scientific research and consultation services.
Georgia and Germany have signed an agreement today on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information.
Georgia has been ranked ninth in Europe in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2018, which is a composite index produced, analysed and published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to measure the commitment of its 194 member states to cybersecurity in order to raise cybersecurity awareness.