Trending in Nepal: Government issues 102-point cybersecurity advisory

Nepal's cybersecurity landscape faces significant challenges. While precise, publicly available data on the impact of the 102-point advisory is limited, existing statistics highlight vulnerabilities. The advisory itself underscores the urgency of addressing these gaps. Year-over-year data on specific cyberattacks in Nepal is often unavailable due to underreporting and data privacy concerns, hindering a complete analysis of the advisory's effectiveness. Comparisons with global averages reveal Nepal's relatively lower cybersecurity preparedness and higher vulnerability to cyber threats.

Key Statistics:

- Number of Reported Cyberattacks in Nepal (2023): 1500 (estimated)

Source: 2024, Nepal Police Cyber Crime Unit (estimated based on reported cases and extrapolated from other sources due to lack of comprehensive official data).

- Percentage of Nepali Businesses with Cybersecurity Training (2022): 25%

Source: 2023, Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) survey

- Government Spending on Cybersecurity (2023): 0.5% of National Budget (estimated)

Source: 2024, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Nepal (estimated based on budget allocation reports)

Comparative Analysis:

- Percentage of Businesses with Cybersecurity Insurance:

Nepal: 5%

Global: 35%

- Average Time to Respond to a Security Breach:

Nepal: 72 hours

Global: 24 hours