2.9
IT Security
In an increasingly knowledge-driven and networked world where a considerable degree of
anonymity is associated with activities, systems are prone to external interceptions that are in
breach of lawful online conduct, misuse and abuse of IT systems; such activities can lead to an
erosion of trust and confidence-this will affect the growth of e-Government and e-Commerce. It
is important therefore, that measures are undertaken towards creating an awareness of IT security
and building capacities for the same. To this effect Government shall:
Policy Strategies
1. Develop a National Information security Strategy
2. Setup a National Information Security Working Group which will serve as a forum for
setting, monitoring and sharing information security best practices.
3. Build capacity for technical officers to enable them acquire IT security skills
4. Establish a National Computer Emergency Response Team to handle reported cases and
carry out research on the various trends
5. Build a culture of security in enterprises, public sector and the civil society through creating
awareness within its populace on how to avoid and handle security risks.
2.10 Resource Mobilization
The IT sub sector is grossly underfunded to meet the critical requirements that would enable it to
take off. To this end government shall:
Policy Strategies
1. Increase the budgetary allocation to the IT sub-sector
2. Put in place mechanism for resource mobilization from development partners
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