Information security is becoming one of the most important issues of global digitalization. In the Global Cybersecurity Index (GIC) of the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Kazakhstan has rapidly improved its position. The increase in the level of achievement of indicators in the GIC-e allowed Kazakhstan to achieve certain results according to the analysis carried out by experts of the UN ITU, where the Republic of Kazakhstan has risen by 9 positions and currently occupies 31st place (previously 40th) in the GIC.

On behalf of the Head of State, the Concept of digital Transformation, development of the ICT industry and cybersecurity for 2023-2029 was adopted, approved by Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 28, 2023 No. 269 with separate goals and objectives, as well as a separate direction for the development of cybersecurity. This Concept regulates additional measures aimed at strengthening the country's cybersecurity, in particular, measures are provided for technical protection, improving radio monitoring, protecting personal data and raising public awareness.

On December 11, 2023, the Head of State signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to some Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on information security, informatization and digital assets". This Law is aimed at strengthening the protection of personal data and defining new mechanisms of interaction in ensuring the information security of informatization facilities, including government agencies.