As cyber threats evolve in scale and complexity, ranging from ransomware and data breaches to the rampant spread of misinformation and deepfakes, the global community has increasingly relied on indices to assess nations’ digital readiness. However, most global indices focus on cyber power and infrastructure.

Addressing this critical gap, CyberPeace Foundation announced the CyberPeace Index at the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 in Oslo, Norway. This new global framework will redefine how we evaluate cyber ecosystems, shifting the focus from dominance and defense to trust, safety, and digital well-being.

At the core of the Index is a 10-pillar framework that holistically evaluates nations on diverse aspects of cyber peace. These pillars range from cybersecurity readiness, cybercrime response, digital peace diplomacy, and cyber literacy & inclusion, public-private partnerships to responsible AI governance, psychosocial resilience, and user trust & safety. Each pillar reflects how well a country or ecosystem is fostering a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy digital environment.

CyberPeace Foundation will continue engaging with global experts and stakeholders to refine the Index, with a pilot version expected later this year. The long-term vision is to establish it as an annual benchmark that informs policies and empowers digital citizens across the world.

About CyberPeace

CyberPeace is the world's first non-profit civil society organisation and think tank of cyber and policy experts with the vision of pioneering CyberPeace initiatives to build collective resilience against cybercrimes & global threats of cyber warfare. As a pioneer in CyberPeace advocacy, CPF is on a mission to promote “Technology for Good” beyond borders. CyberPeace is involved in Policy Advocacy, Research, and Training related to all aspects of CyberPeace and Cybersecurity. Key areas of CyberPeace work are Technology Governance, Policy Review and Advocacy, Capacity and Capability creation, and building through partnerships with various government organisations, academic institutions, and civil society entities.

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