Towards a Holistic Cybersecurity Framework for e-Governments

In the context of the growing cybersecurity challenges for governments, this work presents a holistic cybersecurity framework specifically designed for e-Governments, distinguished by integrating recent advancements in risk management, regulatory compliance, and secure data exchange technologies, with a focus on strategic cybersecurity governance. Building on the MARISMA methodology, an adaptive risk Meta Pattern for e-Governments is developed, enabling dynamic and continuous threat assessment in a diverse governmental environment. Additionally, an extension of X-ROAD is introduced, addressing a limitation of this framework by expanding access to a secure interoperability solution across multiple countries. The framework also incorporates a strategic focus on sustainability, addressing cybersecurity not only from a technical perspective but also from social and economic dimensions. This work advances the construction of a secure and adaptable ecosystem for the e- Governments of the future, providing a comprehensive response to current and emerging cybersecurity challenges.