By: Staff Writer
January 13, 2026
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in a recent cybersecurity report said that there is a general trend of perceived maturity of national cybersecurity policies around the region during 2020 to 2025.
The report also said: “Additionally, the 2025 results show a more balanced maturity across all factors compared to the previous report, indicating that overall growth has been accompanied by a reduction in maturity gaps among various capacities.”
The factor with the highest growth in the region is Responsible Disclosure, which in 2020 was among the least mature factors for most member states. This case highlights efforts to establish responsible frameworks for receiving and disseminating vulnerability information across sectors. Reporting Mechanisms, which reflects national efforts to develop channels for reporting internet-related crime, shows the next highest growth, followed by Cybersecurity in Defense and National Security and Formal and Informal Cooperation Frameworks to Combat Cybercrime.
The report also said: “Despite the reduction of maturity gaps, several factors continue to show lower maturity in 2025, including Software Quality, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity Marketplace. As noted earlier, the new factor Cybersecurity Research and Innovation is perceived as the least mature in the region.”
The study also highlights the importance of political leadership and absorptive capacity in advancing cybersecurity.
“Countries that integrate cybersecurity into broader development strategies and foster public-private partnerships are better positioned to address threats and close maturity gaps. Iván Marques, OAS Secretary for Multidimensional Security, noted that cybersecurity is a collective responsibility and emphasized continued technical support and cooperation to ensure the region progresses together.
The report added: “On average, member states continue to view Legal and Regulatory Provisions and Related Legislative Frameworks as the most mature cybersecurity factors.
“Several other factors have experienced significant growth and are beginning to approach similar maturity levels, including National Cybersecurity Strategy, Building Cybersecurity Awareness, Incident Response and Crisis Management, and Reporting Mechanisms.”
The 2025 Cybersecurity Report represents the third edition of this strategic collaboration between the OAS, IDB, and the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre. Building on previous studies from 2016 and 2020, it provides actionable recommendations for policymakers, private sector leaders, and civil society, offering guidance to enhance cybersecurity maturity and resilience throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.