[kictanet] cyber security
S.Murigi Muraya
murigi.muraya at gmail.com
Mon Apr 19 14:08:11 EAT 2010
Chuks,
What do you think of this?
Marc Maiffret--the quick rise of a *teen hacker* (Q&A) | InSecurity
*...*<http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20002317-245.html>
15 Apr 2010 *...* Security expert who poked holes in Microsoft says the
company has raised the bar in software development and talks about the
shifting threat *...*
news.*cnet*.com/8301-27080_3-20002317-245.html
On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Gichuki John Chuksjonia <
chuksjonia at gmail.com> wrote:
> We also have a forum where we discuss ITSec issues, sister forum to
> skunkworks, http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/
>
> We also have a org called Hackbattle, soon to be renamed to hacklabz,
> where we set up networks and scenarios on Vulnerable networks and show
> ways to exploit, test and learn.
>
> Rgs,
>
> ./Chuks
>
> On 4/19/10, ikua at lpakenya.org <ikua at lpakenya.org> wrote:
> > Dr Ndemo,
> > The policy document that you floated here was well noted, inasmuch as
> > it's still in the very basic draft form. I would like to point out
> > that there is a growing number of InfoSec professionals in Kenya. On
> > 10th of this month, the first ever CISSP exam was conducted in Kenya,
> > hosted by K-90 on behalf of ISC2. 12 candidates sat the 6 hour exam, 1
> > each being from UG, TZ and Ethiopia.
> > There is also the It security technical committee at KEBS which is
> > discussing security standards. So there will not be a shortage of
> > skill when discussions begin.
> > Ikua
> >
> >
> > Quoting bitange at jambo.co.ke:
> >
> >> Muriuki,
> >> Thanks. We have four other policy documents that I want to use the
> >> forum as a test bed before we organize any public forum. We also
> >> have a revised ICT Policy that may radically change the status quo.
> >>
> >> The growing interest in ITES may force to develop a number of policy
> >> papers that encourage growth. Remember that I have commited to a
> >> 10 percent ICT sector contribution to GDP by 2012.
> >>
> >> Ndemo.
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my BlackBerry®
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: "muriuki mureithi" <mureithi at summitstrategies.co.ke>
> >> Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:52:49
> >> To: <bitange at jambo.co.ke>
> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> >> Subject: [kictanet] cyber security
> >>
> >> Dr Ndemo
> >> We are in the process of launching a serious discussion on
> >> information/cyber
> >> security policy on the list shortly. This will be based and build on
> the
> >> draft policy that you circulated earlier this month . we are finalising
> >> the
> >> practical issues on the moderation of the discussion as per Kictanet
> >> practice
> >>
> >> Rgds
> >> Muriuki Mureithi
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From:
> >> kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke
> >> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mureithi <kictanet-bounces%2Bmureithi>=
> summitstrategies.co.ke at lists.kictanet.or.k
> >> e] On Behalf Of bitange at jambo.co.ke
> >> Sent: 16 April 2010 19:27
> >> To: mureithi at summitstrategies.co.ke
> >> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] FYI - Malili to be fenced
> >>
> >> Ikua,
> >> Thank you. I have tried to have the forum discuss the important policy
> on
> >> cyber security but only one person made some comments. It is
> unfortunate
> >> that we focus on issues that fall within the purview of auditors.
> >>
> >> Regards
> >>
> >>
> >> Ndemo.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> I think we are getting a bit lost on this debate on Malili.
> >>> As far as management goes, there are the strategic issues, the
> >>> tactical issues and the procedural issues. If we look out for every
> >>> little matter of procedure that is being done, then we lose the big
> >>> picture.
> >>> This forum would do well to discuss the strategic issues that the
> >>> Government gets into, and sometimes the tactical ones. otherwise we
> >>> will soon be wanting to find out what was the gauge of the wire that
> >>> was used to fence, and how many metres apart the poles were.
> >>> It would be good to have a rough idea of the kind of infrastructure
> >>> the government intends to put up there. Some investors would actually
> >>> want this info so that they can be planning on how to take advantage
> >>> of the opportunities that will arise.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Quoting bitange at jambo.co.ke:
> >>>
> >>>> Mr. Kwach,
> >>>> The Government has no problem with its neighbours in Malili. Indeed
> >>>> every local person supports this National project. It is not for
> >>>> Wakambas only. However, the peasants who owned the land where the
> >>>> park is to be built have a problem with the directors on the sharing
> >>>> of the money. They have taken the matter to court. You recall we
> >>>> discussed this matter and had it settled at a town hall meeting. I
> >>>> shall be wasting public resources if I kept on responding to issues
> >>>> that have been dealt with.
> >>>>
> >>>> On fencing. At the height of Government land grabbing and
> >>>> encroachment. There was a policy to fence Government land. It will
> >>>> not take too long before you see squarters on Malili if we do not
> >>>> manage it well. Those who will invade may not be aware of GPS or
> >>>> any technology. Fencing or no fencing, I am between two rocks. Any
> >>>> decision can be criticised. We have chosen to fence. As always I
> >>>> take full responsibility.
> >>>>
> >>>> Knowing this country the way I understand it, I shall be proven right.
> >>>>
> >>>> Ndemo.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my BlackBerry®
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: "Akich Kwach" <kwach at archway-productions.com>
> >>>> Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:25:43
> >>>> To: <bitange at jambo.co.ke>
> >>>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> >>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] FYI - Malili to be fenced
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> Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P
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