l) Establish standards for interconnectivity and interoperability of computer
networks.
m) Introduce character setting and keyboard layout for local language
computerization and adopt UNICODE technology.
3.4.3.2. ICT Security
3.4.3.2.1. Objectives
a) To secure and safeguard the national electric communications system (national,
institutional and individual security).
b) To enhance user confidence and trust within the public, as well as to protect both
data and network integrity.
c) To prevent, detect and respond to cyber crime and misuse of ICT so as to
contribute to the fight against national, regional and international crimes such as
prostitution, fraud, organized crime and terrorism.
d) To address national security implications arising from the widespread application
of ICT within the economy and society.
e) To build overall implementation, crime’s prevention and controlling capacity of
government bodies in charge of ICT policy implementation and monitoring.
3.4.3.2.2. Strategies
a) Facilitate the enactment of the necessary laws and legislatives instruments to
govern and regulate cyber-related activities, intellectual property rights, data
protection and security, freedom of access to information, computer and cybercrime and other cyber-laws to facilitate Ethiopian’s unhindered and effective
participation in the global information society.
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