1.2.2 This policy recognizes that there are national procedural and international
coordination issues that should be within the expertise of the Criminal
Justice system (SAPS, Department of Justice, and NPA) and will be dealt
with accordingly by the relevant jurisdiction.
2. POLICY OBJECTIVES
2.1
The aim of this Policy is to establish an environment that will ensure
confidence and trust in the secure use of ICTs. This will be achieved through
the following objectives:
To facilitate the establishment of relevant structures in support of
cybersecurity;
To ensure the reduction of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities;
Foster cooperation and coordination between government and private
sector;
Promote and strengthen international cooperation;
To build capacity and promoting a culture of cybersecurity; and
Promote compliance with appropriate technical and operational
cybersecurity standards.
3. CREATING INSTUTITIONAL CAPACITY TO RESPOND CYBERCRIME
AND THREATS
There
is
undoubtedly
an
ever
increasing
threat
on
South
Africa’s
ICT
infrastructure, which is unavoidable since South Africa is connected global
economy. In order to combat cyber threats, a collaborative approach both
nationally and internationally is required. Organisational structures that can play
an important role in this collaborative approach are Computer Security Incident
Response Teams (“CSIRT”), National Cybersecurity Advisory Council, Cyber
Inspectorate and Law enforcement.
3.1. National Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Currently
there
is
no
structure
that
coordinates
strategic
policies
and
interventions. Various sectors have put in place mechanisms and initiatives to deal
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