The IAEA has been proactive in assisting countries in strengthening their computer security. This is vital as digital technologies play an essential role in maintaining the integrity and protection of facilities handling nuclear and radioactive material.

The IAEA recommends that nuclear and radiological facilities introduce computer security programmes to counter cyberthreats.

Countries are increasingly aware of cyberthreats to their nuclear facilities. The IAEA advisory service IPPAS helps countries strengthen their computer security and nuclear safety regimes.

The IAEA has worked with Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria to strengthen their computer security regulations and implement programmes to protect their research reactors. In the future more African countries are expected to adopt nuclear technology for peaceful uses.

The IAEA is responding to increased demand for computer security training in the nuclear field with training courses and a virtual training platform. With training, countries can build capacity and strengthen global cybersecurity for nuclear security.

In recent decades, the threat of cyberattacks has escalated in our increasingly digital world. Through large-scale exercises, the IAEA assists countries in improving their computer security protection and their detection of, and response strategies to, cyberattacks against nuclear facilities.

The IAEA is helping to develop cutting-edge technology to enhance anomaly detection techniques to identify potential threats and to detect and counter cyberattacks at nuclear and radiological facilities.

The nuclear industry is exploring innovative digital technologies in advanced nuclear reactors, including small modular reactors, presenting both opportunities and challenges for nuclear safety and security.

The interface between nuclear safety and nuclear security is crucial, and policymakers need to consider both aspects when formulating regulations on computer security.