[kictanet] #KeIGF15 Online Discussions Day Two: Cyber Security and Trust

[Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)]

Dear Listers,


Kenya has had its fair share of high profile cyber threats, hacking etc,
the latest being the alleged compromise of the IFMIS system at NYS/Ministry
of Devolution. The country and  Africa at large is making efforts to assure
cyber-security. These include among others her involvement in the Africa
Union Convention on Cybercrime and a proposal for a Cybercrime law, an
initiative led by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Significant financial resources have also been earmarked by government for
security and cyber security in particular. There are also partnerships
between government and private sector in deploying cybersecurity centres.

The private sector has employed practical measures to protect their
businesses. However, businesses such as mobile money providers and banks
have been shy to divulge their cyber security concerns to protect their
interests.

Civil society on the other hand has raised concern about the line between
protecting the cyber space and creating a facilitative environment for
innovators as well as protecting the rights of users.



Are our efforts at deterring cyber-crime the correct way to assure cyber
security? Are fears about a partnership between government and private
sector and the general fears about stifling innovation and human rights in
the name of cybersecurity legitimate? Are there other practical approaches
that different stakeholders can take to enhance cyber security?


Over to you.

-- 
Grace L.N. Mutung'u
Nairobi Kenya
Skype: gracebomu
Twitter: @Bomu

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