Utilizing novel data on over 10,000 disclosed cyber incidents across 190 countries and 21 industries, along with data on governments’ cybersecurity commitments, this paper investigates the impact of cybersecurity...
Given the rapid digitization of societies and the increase in costly and sophisticated cyber incidents, there is a rising need to prioritize cybersecurity in the investment agendas of economic actors...
Utilizing novel data on over 10,000 disclosed cyber incidents across 190 countries and 21 industries, along with data on governments’ cybersecurity commitments, this paper investigates the impact of cybersecurity...
In an increasingly interconnected world driven by the rapid adoption of digital technologies and online systems, the critical role of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As societies aim to harness the...
This note intends to provide policy makers in developing countries with a clear understanding of the role and importance of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) for enhancing cyber resilience...
This practitioner note discusses emerging best-practices to accelerate cybersecurity skills development in low- and middle-income countries. It focuses on specialist cybersecurity skills, i.e., the human...
This note explores how Ghana has become a regional leader for cybersecurity, focusing on the key milestones and decisions made by Ghana’s government, the results delivered to Ghana’s economy and society...
The Sectoral Cybersecurity Maturity Model (SCMM) examines a given critical sector of the economy to identify and analyze current gaps in cybersecurity practices, capabilities, and resources within the...
Cyber violence against women has been rising at alarming rates in recent decades. Such acts not only harm women as individuals but have severe detrimental effects on society and the economy at large. This...
Cyberattacks against industrial control systems (ICS) are on the rise. Roughly one-third of ICS were targeted by malicious activity in the first half of 2021, with hackers often tied to nation-states and...
This note provides key entry points of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) prevention and response actions in the World Bank (WB) projects by Global Practice/sector.
Available, affordable, and accessible digital connectivity can help deliver essential services, such as education and health care, and lead to an increase in economic growth. High levels of digital inclusion...
This paper provides an intelligence-led analysis of the current threat landscape for the financial-service sector across Africa, and an assessment of future trends. African financial-service institutions...
This Cybersecurity Digest is intended to be a live, periodically updated compilation of recent laws, regulations, guidelines, and other significant documents such as communication of initiatives or research...
Lack of credit data is one of the major obstacles to individuals and MSMEs financing in developing countries. Despite the insufficient credit data, MSMEs and individuals generate vast amounts of non-credit...
This monograph and its technical annexes identify and discuss four key pillars that are necessary to foster a secure electronic environment and the safety and soundness of financial systems worldwide...