XIV meeting of the Advisory Coordinating Council
The XIV meeting of the Advisory Council of the Coordination (CCC) of the National Information Security Coordination Center took place today.
The meeting focused on issues of state control in the field of information security (IS), the state of information security in state and quasi-state institutions, as well as the exchange of experience. In addition, recent changes to legislation regulating information security issues, as well as mechanisms for responding to threats and incidents in this area, were discussed.
During the meeting, Askar Zhunisbek noted the importance of interaction of the GTS with government agencies, industry and operational information security centers, exchange of experience and best practices for effective protection of key facilities.
Askar Zhunisbek also noted the importance of international cooperation: "The most important part of our work is international partnership. Kazakhstan is strengthening its position in the global arena by participating in strategically important alliances and international initiatives such as the CSTO, OIC-Exam, First and others. This gives us access to advanced threat analysis techniques and rapid response mechanisms."
At the same time, the representative of the Information Security Committee of the ICRIAP RK Umitzhan Arykbekova stressed the need to solve problems in the field of information security.
"There is no centralized information security equipment in departmental organizations, which makes it difficult to coordinate and manage cyber incidents, especially in the Prosecutor General's Office, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Internal Affairs," she said.
The Ministry of Health has proposed to create a secure communication channel for the transmission of large amounts of data with the connection of the Siem system. The distribution of responsibility for the purchase of SPI for 2025 between ICRIAP, KNB and GTS JSC is also being discussed.
"Now abnormal traffic often passes without blocking, and feedback on incidents is not well established," Arykbekova added, emphasizing the need for a regulated approach to information security of the Unified Transport System of government agencies.
It should be noted that the event was attended by more than 34 representatives of government agencies, including the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, as well as representatives of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, representatives of Kaspersky Lab organized an interactive cybersecurity event, which demonstrates real threats and protection methods in a game format. The game allows participants to practice important aspects of information protection and response to cyber attacks.
For reference: The NCCIB Advisory Coordinating Council was established in June 2019 in order to improve the effectiveness of protecting state electronic information resources, information systems and communication infrastructure of the Republic of Kazakhstan from external and internal threats. The Council consists of leading experts from public and private organizations that contribute to strengthening information security at the national level.
