This week, we talk about Brazil’s new cybersecurity policies. And the globe-trotting strategy of São Paulo Governor João Doria.
Brazil’s cybersecurity policies to be finally implemented
President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree last week establishing Brazil’s cybersecurity strategy from now until 2023. It is the first of five pillars of the National Information Security Strategy, approved by former President Michel Temer in 2018. The other pillars include cyber defense, critical infrastructure security, secret information security, and protection against data breaches.
Why it matters. Cyberwarfare is the next frontier of war. The Brazilian government, however, has proven to be particularly aloof on the matter, showing a worrisome track record of poor handling of sensitive data.
What has been approved. The cybersecurity strategy comes after 31 meetings over seven months. Here are the key points:
- Efforts to include new types of cybercrimes in the penal code;
- Elaborate norms on emerging technologies;
- Draft a bill for a future Cybersecurity Law, with guidelines that will provide “macro-strategic alignment” to the sector and “contribute to elevating the security of citizens and organizations;”
- Establish minimum security requirements for the “full, responsible, and safe use of 5G technology.”
- Propose the inclusion of basic cybersecurity teachings in...