14.6 Ministry of Defense (MoD) This Ministry will be responsible for setting the defense policy to guide the implementing agencies on matters of National Security. This includes the Gambia national Army and the State Intelligence Service (SIS) respectively to undertake their cyber related activities in line with the policy. 14.7 Ministry of the Interior & Gambia Police Force (GPF) The Gambia Police Force (GPF) and other law enforcement agencies under the interior ministry will be responsible for the investigation and enforcement of cybercrimes in The Gambia. They will also play a vital role in collaborating with national and international stakeholders and partner law enforcement agencies in combating cybercrime. 14.8 The Gambia Computer Security Incident Response Team (GMCSIRT) The Gambia CSIRT serves as the governmental and national operational cyber security centre. It is also a resource centre for cyber security professionals. GM-CSIRT will continuously monitor The Gambia cyberspace to identify and address cyber threats and risks to the National Security. It will also promote training and awareness and will work with other security agencies and private sector to safeguard and combat cybercrime/ cyber terrorism, maintain law and order during national incidents or emergencies. 14.9 Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Owners and Operators CII owners and/or operators in The Gambia will be responsible for protecting their infrastructure from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. To this end, they will ensure that various mitigation measures are implemented to protect the CII. They will also be responsible for ensuring that they comply with various cyber security-related frameworks in force in The Gambia. Page 44 of 112 GAMBIA NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN 2020-2024