iii.
The policy will further examine the basic decisions that must underpin national
policy and strategy on cybersecurity, while identifying the national stakeholder
groups that will work with the strategy.
5.4 National Expectations & Strategic Benefits
This policy offers the country unique opportunities of building a reliable and
trusted connected community with the following strategic benefits;
i.
Global confidence in the nation’s digital economy
ii.
Safeguarding of the nation’s presence in cyberspace
iii.
Stakeholders confidence and trust in the nation’s ICT sectors and
infrastructures
iv.
National safety and protection of national critical Infrastructures
v.
Positive impacts on economic growth and enhances the nation’s
competitive advantage
vi.
Promotes national values, dignity, identity in cyberspace and improves
national image
vii.
Stimulates foreign direct and indirect investment flows into country
viii.
Promotes a vibrant and safe environment for social interactions and ecommerce transactions.
ix.
Enables the country address emergent security challenges, builds the
nation’s capacity to detect, analyze, respond and manage cybersecurity
incidents.
x.
Reduces prevalence of cybercrime activities while inducing safety and
security consciousness among the public.