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Section 6. The Administration in charge of Telecommunications shall formulate and
implement the electronic communication's security policy by taking into account
technological developments and Government priorities in this domain.
Accordingly, it shall:
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promote the security of electronic communication networks and information systems
and monitor the evolution of issues related to security and certification activities;
coordinate activities that contribute to the security and protection of electronic
communication networks and information systems at national level;
ensure the setting up of an electronic communication's security framework; draw up
the list of Certification Authorities; represent Cameroon in international bodies in
charge of activities related to the security and protection of electronic communication
networks and information systems.
CHAPTER 11
REGULATION AND MONITORING OF ELECTRONIC
SECURITY
ACTIVITIES
Section 7. (1) The National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies,
hereinafter referred to as the Agency, instituted by the Law governing electronic
communications in Cameroon, shall be responsible for the regulation of electronic security
activities in collaboration with the Telecommunications Regulatory Board.
(2) The Agency referred to in subsection 1 above shall be responsible for the regulation ,
control and monitoring of activities related to the security of electronic communication
networks, information systems, and electronic certification on behalf of the State.
Accordingly, its missions shall be to:
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examine applications for accreditation and prepare the specifications of Certification
Authorities and submit them to the Minister in charge of telecommunications for
signature;
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control the compliance of electronic signatures issued;
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participate in the development of the national policy on the security of electronic
communication networks and certification;
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give an advisory opinion on instruments that fall under its area of competence;
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control activities aimed at ensuring the security of electronic communication
networks, certification and information systems;
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examine applications for the certification of cryptographic means and issue certificates
of homologation for security equipment;
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prepare agreements of mutual. recognition with foreign parties and submit them to the
Minister in charge of Telecommunication for signature;