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Cybersecurity Experts Unite to Test and Certify Software

A team of professional programmers has been recruited by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to test and certify software applications in compliance with international standards. The goal is to ensure the security and integrity of software and applications.

Training and Capacity Building

The MCIT has engaged with donor communities such as World Bank, ITU, and USAID to secure funds for information security trainings, seminars, and workshops for CSOs within the government and private sector. The training program aims to equip professionals with the necessary skills to detect and respond to cyber threats.

  • Information security trainings
  • Seminars on cybersecurity best practices
  • Workshops on incident response and management

Additionally, MCIT will work closely with the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and Civil Services Commission to secure scholarships opportunities for master’s programs in information security.

Data Privacy

The Information Systems Security Directorate (ISSD) of MCIT has developed a plan and information security frameworks for the protection of critical information infrastructure. The framework includes:

  • Secure mechanisms for information flow while in transit and at rest
  • A proper disaster recovery plan to meet business requirements
  • Guidelines and international standards for risk management, crisis management, and cyber/electronic crime investigation

Public-Private Partnership

MCIT encourages private sector companies to work closely with public institutions and grants contracts and projects to deliver services complementary to the government. This includes:

  • Establishing private data centers that can support the government’s ICT infrastructure
  • Promoting a healthy competitive market, boosting the ICT economy, and building trust between the government and private sectors

International Cooperation

MCIT has developed and enhanced multilateral relationships with regional and international organizations in cybersecurity through CERTs, information security agencies, law enforcement, and judicial entities. The ministry also engages with:

  • IMPACT
  • ITU
  • ICANN
  • APT
  • Other domestic and international organizations to fight against cyber crimes

The recruitment of a team of professional programmers is a significant step towards achieving national cybersecurity goals. With their expertise, MCIT can ensure the security and integrity of software applications and protect critical information infrastructure from cyber threats.

Definitions

In this context, the following terms have been defined:

  • Information Systems: Systems involved in providing services, processes, and data through information and communication technologies.
  • Cyber Space: The environment consisting of information systems that span across the world, including networks interconnecting these systems.
  • Confidentiality: Authorized persons or systems only can access information systems and data, without unauthorized disclosure.

These definitions form the foundation of MCIT’s cybersecurity framework, guiding its efforts to protect the national cyber space from cyber threats.