86   No. 39475 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4 DECEMBER 2015 NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR SOUTH AFRICA 9. 9.1 Cryptography There are an ever-increasing numbers of cryptographic devices, crypto graphic software and users requiring secure communications and the geographic spread of locations of these devices. The NCPF therefore provides for the regulation of cryptography given the critical role it plays in ensuring improved secure communications. 9.2 The NCPF notes that various attempts at regulating cryptography were initiated as a way of developing a coherent and integrated approach to this matter. These strategies are found in various laws such as: a) National Convention Arms Control Act (Act 41 of 2002) b) Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (Act 25 of 2002) c) Electronic Communications Security (Pty) Ltd Act (Act 68 of 2002) d) Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communications Related Information Act (Act 70 of 2002) 9.3 e) State Information Technology Agency Act (Act 88 of 1998) f) Conventional Arms Control Regulations (R7969 of 2004) g) Cryptographic regulations (R8418 of 2006) Taking into consideration the above-mentioned legislation, the NCPF recognises that there is a need to: a) Review the existing legislation and regulations thereof; and b) Develop an integrated regulatory framework for Cryptography for the country. 1 0. Online E-ldentity Management i n Cyberspace 10.1 It is noted that the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (Act 25 of 2002) (ECT Act) provides for the establishment of the South African Accreditation Authority to facilitate the accreditation and regulation of authentication services and products. It further provides for advanced electronic signatures and facilitates the recognition of electronic documents as legal and binding. 10.2 The NCPF notes that the South African Post Office (which in terms of the ECT Act, 2002 is a preferred service provider for advanced electronic signatures) has developed a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to support advanced electronic signatures (e-identity) and the Department of Public Service and Administration pursuant to its mandate in E--Government will develop a 21 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za