88 No. 39475
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4 DECEMBER 2015
NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR SOUTH AFRICA
1 1 . Promote and Stre ngthen Local and International Cooperation
11.1 In terms of this policy framework, the Cybersecurity Hub will foster cooperation and
coordination between the public sector, private sector and civil society.
1 1 . 2 Local cooperation
11.2.1
The NCPF promotes the Public-Private-Civil sector collaboration and the use of industry
perspectives, equities and knowledge to enhance Cybersecurity. The Public-Private
Civil sector partnership is based on the understanding that Cybersecurity is everyone's
responsibility and there is a need to leverage on joint knowledge and perspectives, to
combat cybercrime.
11.2.2
The NCPF thus promotes the establishment of collaboration with local stakeholders,
with a focus on the following aspects:
Inclusion of the industry and creating an enabling environment for a
(a)
successful partnership;
Encouraging private sector groups to address common security interests and
(b)
collaborate with government including encouraging cooperation among
groups from interdependent industries;
(c)
Bringing private sector and government together in trusted forums; and
(d)
Creating a common understanding of the threats and vulnerabilities that the
country faces and the responses required.
11.3
11.3.1
International Cooperation
Internet as a form of media can in essence not be regulated in total by an authority or
government. Given the borderless nature of the Internet and the challenges it poses in
terms of jurisdiction, it is important that countries Jearn and collaborate with each other
in order to combat cybercrimes.
11. 3.2
Therefore, international collaboration is critical in securing cyberspaces nationally and
globally.
Recognising
the
need
for
global
collaboration
on
matters
regarding
Cybersecurity, South Africa is required to collaborate with relevant and appropriate
international organisations and governments, in line with the Constitution, national
security imperatives, foreign policy and existing international agreements. To this end,
South Africa will:
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