Mexico’s Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT) has formalized the General Cybersecurity Policy for the Federal Public Administration, mandating the adoption of a Zero Trust architecture across federal entities. The new regulatory framework systematizes the protection of critical infrastructure following the registration of 324 billion attempted cyberattacks in 2024.
The shift toward continuous verification reflects the need to mitigate vulnerabilities across essential public services. “The General Cybersecurity Policy establishes the foundations to protect critical infrastructure, ensure the continuity of public services, and safeguard citizens’ digital rights and personal data,” the policy states in the agreement published in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF)
Mexico’s accelerating digitalization of government processes has significantly…
