Senegal's cybersecurity vision is entitled, "In Senegal in 2022, a cyberspace of confidence,
secure and robust for all.".
To implement this vision, the Government of Senegal is working to achieve the five strategic
aims set out below:
1. Strategic aim 1: strengthen the legal and institutional framework for cybersecurity in
Senegal;
2. Strategic aim 2: protect critical information infrastructure (CII) and government
information systems in Senegal;
3. Strategic aim 3: promote a cybersecurity culture in Senegal;
4. Strategic aim 4: strengthen our cybersecurity resources and technical knowhow in all
sectors;
5. Strategic aim 5: be involved in regional and international cybersecurity work.
In implementing SNC2022, the Government of Senegal will follow the principles of:
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The rule of law
Shared responsibility
A risk-based approach
Universal access to cyberspace and use it to the full
Collaboration and cooperation amongst all the parties involved.
With this in mind, the Government of Senegal will establish a national cybersecurity
structure charged with playing a driving role in cybersecurity issues and implementing and
coordinating cybersecurity initiatives in Senegal.
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