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Procurement Number
0002007296
Title
Development of a Cybersecurity Evaluation Methodology for Panama and the Dominican Republic.
Description
Central American countries have experienced a significant surge in digitalization, prompting both public and private sectors to embrace new forms and patterns of work and communication. However, the readiness of Central American countries in terms of cybersecurity remains inadequate to effectively manage the escalating risks associated with this digital transformation. The region grapples with fragile infrastructure, often lacking essential technological, human, economic, and organizational resources to adeptly address cybersecurity risks and efficiently prepare for, detect, and respond to incidents.
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks as the region with the lowest commitment to cybersecurity, with several Central American countries at the bottom of the ranking. Nonetheless, the level of cyber maturity varies among countries. While some nations are still working to develop their legal frameworks for cybersecurity, others have established more advanced ecosystems, resulting in comprehensive legal and regulatory frameworks. However, regional entities, including government agencies and private sector entities, face constraints in terms of financial and human resources to implement existing security measures.
Strengthening the cybersecurity maturity of Central American countries will be vital to enable the region to fully harness the advantages of digitalization and increase its participation in the global digital economy.
The World Bank is seeking the services of a qualified firm to develop a comprehensive Cybersecurity Evaluation Methodology (referred to from now on as the "Methodology") which will assist the governments of Panama and the Dominican Republic in assessing and monitoring the cybersecurity posture of public institutions and essential service providers across both the public and private sectors.
Category
· 90 - CONTRACT CONSULTANTS
Project Country
· DO - Dominican Republic
· PA - Panama
Capabilities
· Information and Communications Technologies: ICT Services
Material Group
· 90.44 - OPERATIONAL - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Publication Date
2/28/2024 12:00 AM EST
EOI Deadline
3/28/2024 11:59 PM EDT
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: Development of a Cybersecurity Evaluation Methodology for Panama and the Dominican Republic.
Assignment Countries:
· Dominican Republic
· Panama
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Central American countries have experienced a significant surge in digitalization, prompting both public and private sectors to embrace new forms and patterns of work and communication. However, the readiness of Central American countries in terms of cybersecurity remains inadequate to effectively manage the escalating risks associated with this digital transformation. The region grapples with fragile infrastructure, often lacking essential technological, human, economic, and organizational resources to adeptly address cybersecurity risks and efficiently prepare for, detect, and respond to incidents.
Latin America and the Caribbean rank as the region with the lowest commitment to cybersecurity, with several Central American countries at the bottom of the ranking. Nonetheless, the level of cyber maturity varies among countries. While some nations are still working to develop their legal frameworks for cybersecurity, others have established more advanced ecosystems, resulting in comprehensive legal and regulatory frameworks. However, regional entities, including government agencies and private sector entities, face constraints in terms of financial and human resources to implement existing security measures.
Strengthening the cybersecurity maturity of Central American countries will be vital to enable the region to fully harness the advantages of digitalization and increase its participation in the global digital economy.
The World Bank is seeking the services of a qualified firm to develop a comprehensive Cybersecurity EvaluationMethodology (referred to from now on as the "Methodology") which will assist the governments of Panama and the Dominican Republic in assessing and monitoring the cybersecurity posture of public institutions and essential service providers across both the public and private sectors.
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
· BB: Bank Budget
· TF0C0340: SFLAC
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associates to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now
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Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
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