4.5.3.1. Expedite the establishment and operationalization of a national CERT with clear
processes, defined roles and responsibilities
4.5.3.2. Continuously develop the capacity of staff at Malawi National CERT to address
the fast changing technical requirements, and develop abilities to actively obtain
information in cyberspace, about current cyber risks and threats
4.5.3.3. Develop a national incident reporting, information sharing and coordination
mechanisms to address reporting of incidents and coordination in incident response
4.5.3.4. Create and continuously update cybersecurity incidents register, assess incidents,
and suggest measures to resolve issues and mitigate threats and risks
4.5.3.5. Specify minimum and mandatory log/register requirements necessary for dependable
cybersecurity incident analysis
4.5.3.6. Continuously monitor, analyse and assess cyber threats and potential risks and be
able to provide a real time overview of the state of cybersecurity across the country
4.5.3.7. Develop a Cybersecurity Governance Framework for defining roles and
responsibilities of all stakeholders in the cybersecurity ecosystem as well as describe
SOPs and Code of Conduct in responding to incidents
4.5.3.8. Establish a call center/help line for reporting incidents or seeking assistance with
incidents
4.5.3.9. Develop and implement cybersecurity incident simulation scenarios and programs
that can be used during the national exercises
4.5.3.10. Develop and continuously update cybersecurity contingency plans, which will
include roles of the military/security forces during cyber-attacks and emergencies
4.5.3.11. Develop and test requisite crisis management measures during frequent cyber drills
4.5.3.12. Evaluate cyber drills to develop options on how to improve crisis management
measures
4.5.3.13. Develop a Cyber Defence Strategy that details approaches to addressing threats to
national security in cyberspace
4.5.3.14. Establish a Central Defence Command and Control Centre for cybersecurity in
Malawi
II. Strategic Goal (ii): Develop and enhance cybersecurity - related capacity, infrastructure,
Legal, regulatory and other related frameworks
The limitation of cybersecurity capacity, infrastructure, and other related frameworks is recognized
as a key challenge for Malawi which impairs the nation’s efforts in ensuring high levels of
cybersecurity. Aligned to the national vision of creating information driven and knowledge based
society, the Government of Malawi will seek to ensure that there is an available pool of highly
skilled and knowledgeable cybersecurity professionals in Malawi. The Government will also seek
to promote research and development in cybersecurity as well as create an enabling environment
where innovation and creativity in cybersecurity can be fostered.
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