1 INTRODUCTION Information and communication technology (ICT) is developing rapidly and becoming an increasing part of everyday life in Senegal. In fact, the Senegalese government is actively promoting using ICT generally in everyday life in Senegal via its various national initiatives as described in its strategy SN2025. These initiatives are bringing about a remarkable transformation of Senegal into a digital society in which both public and private sectors use ICT in providing goods and services, conducting transactions and sharing information, enabling people all across Senegal to enjoy an economically wealthier everyday life. Converting Senegal to digital will involve creating new dependencies, not only on systems, data, infrastructure and cyberspace itself, but also in providing critical services. Any loss of confidence in these systems could harm the digitalisation of Senegal and would limit the benefits of this transformation. As ICT becomes increasingly integrated in all aspects of life, Senegal will inevitably face growing cyberthreats where troublemakers will continue to exploit our vulnerabilities. These troublemakers are using increasingly sophisticated methods and instruments to hack into information systems, steal, alter or even destroy personal data and public or private institutional data. Protecting these systems and data thus becomes a national priority as far as Senegal is concerned. SNC2022 is inspired by the priorities as set out in the PSE, Presidential order 003/PR of 03 January 2017 on PSSI-ES and the aims of SN2025, proposing a global approach in which private individuals, the private sector and government institutions all play their part to the full. In fact, it is these players who will ensure that a dynamic cybersecurity sector grows, along with a skills base which will enable Senegal to keep up to date and monitor the developing cyberthreat environment. This SNC2022 also reflects Senegal's determination and commitment to combat cyberthreats, now and in future. 6