developing countries, prone to cyber threats, exposing
the country to an exponential growth in cyber-attacks.
The Government of Kenya has put in place several
measures
to
enhance
the
national
cybersecurity
atmosphere and thus promote the growth of electronic
commerce (E-Commerce) and related services including
e-Government
services.
These
measures
include
the
following key actions:
i.Development of Necessary Policies, Strategies
and laws including a Data Protection law
j.Establishment of Kenya
National Computer
Incident Response Team - Coordination Centre
(National
KE-CIRT/CC),
a
multi-agency
collaboration framework which is responsible
for the national coordination of cybersecurity
as Kenya's national point of contact on
cybersecurity
matters.
This
was
achieved
through
the
collaboration
with
the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU),
among other partners. The National CIRT has
since grown and continued to collaborate with
other member states, service providers and
other National CIRTs.
Mr Chairman,
Kenyans expectations from the Open-Ended Working Group
(OEWG)
Cyber security is a shared responsibility. Kenya
expects that outcomes from the Open-Ended Working Group
(OEWG)during the ongoing review of the norms and
principles of responsible state behavior in cyberspace
framework would enhance international cooperation.
Kenya wants continued ICT growth while protecting
critical information infrastructure.
we prioritize the building of necessary capacities to
internet consumers, to provide them with information
and skills to enable them practice safe Internet use
and
minimize/eliminate
exposure
to
risks
and
vulnerabilities. We believe necessary international