“incident handling” means a systematic approach to effectively manage and
respond to security incidents or disruptions in information technology systems or
infrastructure;
“information system” means a system for generating, sending, receiving, storing,
displaying or otherwise processing data and electronic messages, including
internet;
“owner” in relation to critical information infrastructure includes a person who
operates or exercises control of the critical information infrastructure;
“proactive services” means a systematic approach of identifying potential
cybersecurity issues or needs before they become significant problems for
individuals or organizations;
“reactive services” means a response to, and mitigation of, cybersecurity incidents
that have already occurred;
“sectoral CERT” means a specialized group or organization that is responsible for
handling and responding to cybersecurity incidents within a specific sector or
industry; and
“vulnerability” means a weakness, susceptibility or flaw of an information and
communication technology product or service that can be exploited by a cyber
threat.
Objectives of
this Act
3. – (1) The objectives of this Act are to set up a responsive information and
communication technology legal framework that shall ensure the security of information
and information communication and technology infrastructure.
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