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

[Barrack Otieno]

Well said with Steve and Explorer,

Security matters are tied to value systems. Without values there is no
security. I stand to be corrected but in the vision 2030 document we
had a pillar that received very little attention. This pillar touched
on National values , i think this is where the rain started beating us
on the security front. Recent interventions from the government and
religious communities have emphasized on collective responsibilities
and being your brothers keeper (Nyumba kumi et al). I think the same
approach should be applied to stem Cyber Security that is sensitizing
users on the importance of confidentiality. This can best be done by
implementing Security standards such as ISO 27000 series which break
down security into a laymans language.

Regards

On 7/21/15, Stephen Munguti via skunkworks <skunkworks at lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I think most of our security concerns stem from internal users and this is
> the reason many banks and telecos refuse to part with this information,  i
> could be wrong though
>
> On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 8:58 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via skunkworks <
> skunkworks at lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
>
>> 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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>>
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>
>
> --
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> Best Regards,
> Stephen Munguti.
>
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