ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES 1. 2. 3. Ensure that the pursuit of government’s cyber-security objectives do not undermine the fundamental openness of the Internet Encourage the development and implementation of the government’s cyber-security objectives in partnership with private sector and civil society Establish a cyber-security advisory council drawing on experts within government, the private sector, academia, judiciary, security services and civil society organisations to best advise the government on the implementation of these policy objectives while also raising awareness within government of the latest cyber-security concerns and issues 4. Host regular public consultations on cyber-security in Somalia 5. Develop an appropriate legal framework that protects citizen’s data and devices which is reviewed and updated as required every two years 6. Ensure that these cyber-security policy objectives do not undermine the fundamental human rights of any citizen, particularly those most likely to be subject to online abuse and harassment such as women, children and marginalised groups. 7. Collaborate with cyber security groups/CERTs regionally and globally 8. Ensure that all critical physical infrastructures are protected against vandalism and theft with appropriate legal penalties 9. Facilitate regular training/ knowledge sharing on key cybersecurity matters with the judiciary and security services so they are adequately equipped to deal with breaches/ emerging issues 6.5 SUPPORTING EQUAL ACCESS ICTs offer many opportunities for many disadvantaged social and cultural groups that are otherwise marginalised from mainstream society, in particular ethnic minorities, women, girls, youth and the disabled. To ensure that these groups can take maximal advantage of the technologies it will be necessary to take specific action in a variety of areas as outlined below. 6.5.1 POLICY OBJECTIVES 1. The use of ICTs is leveraged to improve the lives of disadvantaged groups 2. Equality is achieved in access across areas of policies and plans, from skills building to adoption and use 3. Analysis conducted for developing ICT plans integrates gender and considerations of other disadvantaged groups 30