In the contemporary digital era, the growing dependence of individuals, societies, and states on information resources has significantly increased the urgency of ensuring information security. The rapid expansion of internet usage, accompanied by the proliferation of cybercrimes and emerging global threats, has created the necessity for states to modernize their legal frameworks and adopt international best practices. This article examines both the national efforts of Uzbekistan—particularly through the implementation of the Digital Uzbekistan – 2030 Strategy—and comparative experiences from Germany, Russia, and Estonia. The German Network Enforcement Act (NetzDG), Russia’s amendments to its Law on Information, and Estonia’s criminal liability for the unauthorized disclosure of professional secrets are analyzed as illustrative models of foreign approaches to safeguarding information security. The study identifies existing shortcomings in Uzbekistan’s current legal framework, such as the vulnerability of government web resources, the absence of a unified legislative act governing information security, and the lack of a comprehensive legal definition of the concept. Finally, the paper proposes practical solutions, including the codification of an Information Code, the development of a clear and adaptive legal definition of information security, and the introduction of preventive legal measures to enhance the protection of governmental digital infrastructure. By integrating foreign experience and national reforms, Uzbekistan can strengthen its information security regime while ensuring consistency with evolving global standards.

Information security, cyber threats, digital transformation

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