4.5.6.6. Ensure communication channels are deployed across emergency response functions,
geographic areas of responsibility, public and private responders, and command
authority.
4.5.7.
Specific Objective 7: Continuously develop cybersecurity technical capacity in Malawi
Actions:
4.5.7.1. Revise the National Research Agenda to promote R&D in cybersecurity in Malawi
4.5.7.2. Establish a National Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity Training & Research
4.5.7.3. Review and update primary, secondary and tertiary level education curriculum to
include cybersecurity elements
4.5.7.4 Support cybersecurity competitions and R & D projects in Universities and Schools
4.5.7.5. Support national enterprises providing cybersecurity solutions, and undertaking R
& D in cybersecurity
4.5.7.6. Collaborate with universities, colleges and the private sector to create new studies
and internship programs on cybersecurity
4.5.7.7. Collaborate with the private sector and academia to support participation of
Government institutions, universities, private sector in regional and international
research projects and exercises relating to cybersecurity
4.5.7.8. Develop standards in cybersecurity training and education
4.5.7.9. Train ICT personnel of various Government ministries and institutions on how
to detect incidents, report incidents, and collaborate with the national CERT and
institutions from other sectors on cybersecurity
4.5.8. Specific Objective 8: Facilitate retention of cybersecurity expertise within Malawi
Actions:
4.5.8.1. Develop National and Career Progression Policy promoting continuous training
and education for Incident Response and addressing issues relating to cybersecurity
4.5.8.2. Identify the staffing requirements for Government agencies and CII operators
4.5.8.3. Develop a national recruitment and retention strategy
4.5.8.4. Develop and implement cybersecurity training and capacity building training plans
for Government personnel.
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