Considering that all ICT users including individuals, public or private sector are required to take necessary steps in ensuring their cybersecurity including investing in infrastructure or technology, the Government will facilitate the deployment of, and usage of requisite infrastructure/technology necessary to ensure good levels of cybersecurity nationwide. The Government will also seek to establish and strengthen a range of cybersecurity-related frameworks which will enhance the cybersecurity of Malawi. For instance, the Government will seek to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework of Malawi to support the cybersecurity landscape and create a conducive environment for the effective use of cyberspace by individuals, the public and private sector. 4.5.4. Specific Objective 4: Strengthen Malawi’s legal and regulatory frameworks Actions: 4.5.4.1. Undertake a gap analysis to identify gaps in current ICT Security Legal and Regulatory Framework and develop requisite instruments to address Gaps including issues relating to privacy and data protection. 4.5.4.2. Develop and publish a cybersecurity policy and standards consisting of general and sector-specific cybersecurity controls that would be recognized as a national standard 4.5.4.3. Create a national programme to promote the adaptation and adoption of cyber standards across Government institutions and CII in Malawi 4.5.5. Specific Objective 5: Build capacity of law enforcement agents and the judiciary Actions: 4.5.5.1. Identify needs and then provide training and education to develop the capacities of the law enforcement agencies, judiciary and the legal fraternity on how to interpret and enforce the policy, legal and regulatory frameworks on cybersecurity in Malawi 4.5.6. Specific objective 6: Enhance technical and procedural measures for CIIs 4.5.6.1. Establish mandatory and minimum technology and security requirements for CIIs 4.5.6.2. Develop a national Government programme to deploy and manage Government ICT infrastructure 4.5.6.3. Develop a national programme to enhance internet infrastructure development and resilience. 4.5.6.4. Develop National Contingency plans which identify emergency response asset priorities and standard operating procedures (SOPs) 4.5.6.5. Review and update the map of current emergency response assets 14