Nepal, Aug. 27 -- While Nepal's digital infrastructure has expanded immensely over the last decade, its capacity to defend itself against the rising wave of cyber threats has not kept pace. This asymmetry has left the country vulnerable to attacks that can potentially erode national sovereignty, destabilise financial systems and degrade public confidence.

In recognition of these challenges, the government has taken some key actions. The introduction of the Cyber Security Policy 2024 and the creation of the National Cyber Security Centre demonstrate a more decisive policy priority for cybersecurity. Initiatives like the National Cybersecurity Conference have attempted to facilitate cross-sectoral cooperation. Awareness-raising, however, i...