Costa Rica Ranks Second in Regional Cyber Resilience Index

SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA — Costa Rica stands as the nation with the second-highest cyber resilience in the Caribbean and Central America, achieving an index score of 53%, according to the latest Regional Cyber Resilience Ranking published by cybersecurity company SISAP.

The result places Costa Rica just behind the Dominican Republic, which leads the region at 54%.

Central America and Caribbean Rankings

The ranking reflects notable variations in how countries across the region prevent, respond to, and recover from rapidly evolving digital threats:

Progress and Challenges in the Age of AI

While the ranking signals important progress, industry experts emphasize that cybersecurity demands continuous investment and modernization.

“Occupying second place reflects significant progress in cyber resilience. It is a sign that the country has strengthened its capabilities to face digital incidents, but also a reminder that cybersecurity is an ongoing process. Investment in talent, protection technologies, and governance development will remain decisive in maintaining this leadership.”

— Mauricio Nanne, CEO of SISAP

A major key driver for future resilience is the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across public and private organizations. To maintain its leadership position, Costa Rica must continue strengthening:

• Governance & Regulatory Frameworks
• Specialized Talent & Workforce Training
• Incident Response & Recovery Capabilities

$1.4 Billion in Potential Economic Exposure

SISAP’s cyber risk quantification analysis identified five critical sectors that together account for 91% ($1.4 billion) of Costa Rica’s total national potential economic risk during a severe cyber incident:

1. 🏛️ Government Sector: Tops potential exposure with $190.9 million (0.53% of GDP).
2. 🏦 Financial Services: $177 million in potential losses (0.44% of GDP).
3. 🏭 Manufacturing: $124.4 million in exposure (0.40% of GDP).
4. 🛒 Retail
5. 💻 Technology Sector