Algeria Cybersecurity Framework Gets Major Boost to Shield Critical National Infrastructure
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Fatima Saif
- . January 27, 2026
- . Update: January 27, 2026 5:10 pm
The cybersecurity framework in Algeria is changing significantly as the government enhances security of its critical national infrastructure. The Algeria cybersecurity framework, as part of its 20252030 digital strategy is aimed at digital sovereignty, resilience, and secure digital development. As cyber threats against state systems, data networks, as well as essential services, increase, the Algeria cybersecurity framework is geared at maintaining long-term stability and control at the local level. The Algeria cybersecurity system would also be in a good position to proactively protect against cyber threats by integrating institutional accountability and effective legal mechanisms alongside facilitating safe digital transformation in both the government and industry sectors.
Strengthened Institutions and Legal Safeguards
The modernized Algeria cybersecurity system presents specialized agencies which are in charge of monitoring, enforcement and policy creation. The roles of bodies like the Information Systems Security Agency, the National Council of Information Systems Security and the National Authority of the Protection of Personal Data are important in the protection of sensitive infrastructure. Security governance, more rigid protection of data and protection of critical communication networks are now required by law. The Algeria cybersecurity system enhances national security through sovereign infrastructure advancement and centralized management in accordance with the international standards, which makes cybersecurity one of the pillars of Algerian economy and digital future.
