In a strategic move to safeguard its digital sovereignty, Algeria has implemented a comprehensive institutional and regulatory framework aimed at countering cyber threats and protecting critical national infrastructure. The initiative is a central component of the country's 2025-2030 digital strategy, which emphasizes resilience, local control, and secure digital transformation.
Specialized Agencies and Oversight BodiesThe framework introduces several specialized institutions tasked with cybersecurity oversight and enforcement:
Information Systems Security Agency ASSI: Operating under the Ministry of National Defense, ASSI is responsible for implementing national cybersecurity policies, monitoring cyberspace, and defending critical state infrastructure.
National Council for Information Systems Security: Reporting directly to the President, this high-level body develops national cybersecurity strategies and approves major security policies.
National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data ANPDP: An independent administrative authority that enforces compliance with Law No. 18-07, audits personal data processing, and investigates privacy violations.
High Commission for Digitalization HCD: Oversees the national digitalization strategy, ensuring projects like the National Data Center and National Cloud comply with cybersecurity standards.
National Authority for the Prevention and Combating of ICT-Related Crimes: Focused on monitoring electronic communications to prevent subversive activity or threats to state security.
Strengthened Legal and Regulatory MechanismsAlgeria has also introduced rigorous legal measures to enforce cybersecurity compliance:
