require Malawi to strengthen the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks relating to Cybercrime in Malawi, as well as to build the capacity of the stakeholders responsible for the detection, investigation, and prosecution of cyber crimes. The Government also recognizes the need for coordination and collaboration in the national response to cybercrime, and will develop strong partnerships to combat cybercrime. 4.5.12. Specific Objective 12: Strengthen Cybercrime detection Actions: 4.5.12.1. Establish the requisite framework and operationalize a Digital Forensics Laboratory 4.5.12.2. Develop mandatory digital forensics and evidence handling courses for the judiciary, law enforcement and personnel from other related agencies involved in the detection and prosecution of cybercrime 4.5.12.3. Build and enhance capacity to detect cybercrime incidents 4.5.13. Specific Objective 13: Promote national and international collaboration in the fight against cybercrimes Actions: 4.5.13.1. Develop and continuously update an information sharing, governance and collaboration framework for the fight against cybercrime which will include links that ensure direct and timely collaboration between judiciary, law enforcement and personnel from other related agencies, service providers, CII entities, Malawi CERT and other Government institutions on issues that concern cybercrime and Cybersecurity 4.5.13.2. Strengthen collaboration with regional, international states and partners in combating cybercrime through treaties, conventions (e.g. Budapest) and bilateral agreements, especially through frameworks such as the 24/7 cybercrime Network, mutual legal assistance frameworks. 4.5.13.3. Develop a clear plan that outlines how to manage international collaboration across multiple strategy areas such as law enforcement, incidence response, research and innovation in cybersecurity. 4.5.13.4. Subscribe to and participate in all relevant regional and international forums on cybersecurity. 18

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