Section 11Sec./Art. 11

Minimum Information Security Standards Compliance. - The DICT shall prescribe and implement minimum information security standards for E-Government, aligned with internationally accepted standards, relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including its own policies, to ensure the security of all ICT systems utilized.

The DICT is mandated to provide the proper guidance, assistance, and training on cybersecurity standards to all government agencies, offices, and instrumentalities that are part of the E-Government system. Nothing in this Act prevents a government agency, offices, or instrumentality from implementing additional standards, or other standards higher than the minimum set by the DICT as it deems necessary.