DERECHOS DIGITALES
CYBERSECURITY IN LATIN AMERICA: NATIONAL STRATEGIES IN 2024
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The goals to which the 42 measures mentioned are subordinated are the following:
strengthening the institutional system to address cybersecurity at the federal level;
protection of critical national infrastructures; protection and recovery of public sector
information systems; strengthening of prevention, detection and response capabilities;
cybersecurity awareness, training, and education; development of a regulatory framework
according to digital challenges; international cooperation in cybersecurity; promotion of the
national cybersecurity industry.
2.2. Brazil: E-Ciber
The National Strategy for Cyber Security or “E-Cyber” was approved by Decree No. 10.222,
in February 20202. Its purpose is to consolidate Brazil's regional leadership in cybersecurity.
It is part of the National Information Security Policy, established by Decree No. 9.637 of
December 2018, which defines principles and objectives for information security in the
federal public administration. E-Ciber was developed with the participation of more than
forty government agencies, private institutions and the academic sector, and its main
objective is to strengthen cybersecurity in the country, improving the resilience of critical
infrastructures and national public services.
The vision of Brazil's National Cyber Security Strategy is to make Brazil “a country of
excellence in cyber security”. To achieve this, three fundamental strategic objectives were
defined: to make Brazil a more prosperous and trusted country in the digital environment;
to increase its resilience to cyber threats; and to strengthen Brazil's role in cybersecurity
in the international arena. This seems coherent with Jair Bolsonaro’s government since the
strategy was approved during his administration.
The policy’s strategic actions include fostering national and international cooperation
for the exchange of information on cyber threats; developing cyber incident prevention,
monitoring, and response capabilities; protecting critical information infrastructures with a
comprehensive approach; promoting public awareness of the importance of cybersecurity;
establishing technical training programs in cybersecurity; encouraging research and
development of advanced technological solutions; and actively participating in international
forums related to cybersecurity.
E-Ciber’s term was due until 2023. In June 2023, under a different administration, it was
announced that the strategy would be extended to 20243. A new policy is still pending and
already being worked on.
(2) Available at: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2019-2022/2020/decreto/d10222.htm
(3) "Governo prorroga por um ano a Estratégia Nacional de Segurança Cibernética", Convergência Digital, June 6,
2023. Available at: https://convergenciadigital.com.br/seguranca/governo-prorroga-por-um-ano-a-estratgianacional-de-segurana-ciberntica/