the National System for Information Systems Security as an Institutional Mechanism to Combat Cybercrime According to Presidential Decree No. 20-05

Abstract

 In light of recent global developments marked by the increasing use of information and communication technologies and rapid digital transformations, a new type of crime has emerged—cybercrime—which poses a serious threat to the security of individuals, institutions, and even national sovereignty. In response, Algeria has sought to establish an effective institutional and legislative framework to combat this form of crime. This effort materialized with the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 20-05, dated January 20, 2020, which established the National System for the Security of Information Systems. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of this system and explore how it strengthens the state's capacity to prevent cybercrime. The National System thus represents a significant step toward a secure digital environment. However, it still lacks a comprehensive legal framework for information security that would complement the provisions of Decree No. 20-05particularly in terms of criminalization, penalties, and administrative and technical measures. Furthermore, the absence of a detailed information security strategy has weakened its overall effectiveness, limiting its impact in certain sectors