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VP says Iran’s cybersecurity should reach global standards
Addressing a meeting in Tehran, Aref pointed out certain shortcomings in the field of cybersecurity and said the country has not made use of its scientific potential and capabilities in the field.
Due to some negligence, “We may not have fully tapped into the high potential of the cybersecurity and defense sector in the past years,” he said
Given the skilled experts in the high-tech field, a serious short-term plan must be drawn up as soon as possible, Aref said.
Aref emphasized the necessity of maxing out non-governmental sector involvement in cybersecurity, stating, "We have not capitalized on private sector capacities in cybersecurity matters, even though their economic interests call for full compliance with security standards."
Noting that universities and educational centers have not been properly utilized in cyberspace security, he stressed the need to train skilled human resources and strengthen research and technology centers.
Aref underscored that the localization of cyber technology is a necessity and pushed for the formulation of a cybersecurity roadmap.