ITA develops frameworks and standards for the government institutions to work as integrated communities of interest and to share citizen-related information. It helps government institutions to join the government network and establish several IT-related standards to create a digital environment of high quality. Information Security Center The Information Security Center of the Sultanate has as its aim to protect systems and information from unauthorized access and therefore creates a trustworthy environment for eGovernment electronic transactions. National Computer Emergency Response Center (CERT) The National CERT is a vital component of the nation’s IT strategy aiming to create adequate cyber security awareness as well as to respond to security incidents in a timely manner. eTransactions Law The eTransactions law legalizes all electronic transactions in Oman and ensures that all parties in such eTransactions are well protected, to enhance confidence in the community when making electronic transactions. Frameworks & Standards A system of procedures that assist in the documentation, review, and publishing of a standard authority regarding information technology, the adoption and application of international standards and guidance relevant to electronic transactions, and their integration in the mechanism of the functioning of eGovernment services in the Sultanate, in addition to the creation of standardized applicable protocol.