[kictanet] IG Discussion 2009, Day 8 of 10 - National Cybersecurity strategies

[mwende njiraini]

Good morning,



Today we have the opportunity of discussing the last aspect of
cybersecurity: Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs)/Computer
Emergency Response Teams (CERT). CSIRTs/CERTs are responsible for preparing
for, detecting, managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents as well
as creating consumer awareness.



Global cybersecurity is said to be ‘as strong as the weakest link’.  Developing
countries particularly in Africa have not sufficiently addressed
cybersecurity issues.  While some countries have initiated efforts to
develop cybersecurity capabilities through the establishment of National
CSIRTs/CERTs, the CERT-TCC in Tunisia is the only active national CERT in
Africa (http://www.ansi.tn/en/about_cert-tcc.htm).



In establishing a National CERT/CSIRT…

   - What structure could be adopted?
   - What services should be offered?
   - What elements could be considered to establish trust in this
   institution thereby encouraging organizations with critical information
   infrastructure (CII) such as government agencies, banks, educational
   institutions, water and power companies, etc, to share of cybersecurity
   incidents?



Kind regards

Mwende

*Disclaimer: Views expressed here (except those quoted or referenced) are
the author’s own*
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