Kazakh authorities have launched a new online security initiative, which many fear is an attempt to ramp up control over the internet ahead of next month's parliamentary elections.
On Monday the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry announced a drive to combat cyber attacks within the country, titled Cyber Security Nur Sultan-2020. According to official statistics, attempted online breaches have almost tripled over the past year, owing to the shift to remote work caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
“During the period of cyber training, various problems may arise with access to some foreign internet resources, which can be eliminated by installing a security certificate,” read a statement by the ministry.
Most major websites use security certificates to prove their authenticity and create secure connections to a server when accessed through a browser. These certificates are generally approved by trusted authorities and protect users against what are known as man-in-the-middle cyber attacks.
