require Malawi to strengthen the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks relating to Cybercrime
in Malawi, as well as to build the capacity of the stakeholders responsible for the detection,
investigation, and prosecution of cyber crimes. The Government also recognizes the need for
coordination and collaboration in the national response to cybercrime, and will develop strong
partnerships to combat cybercrime.
4.5.12. Specific Objective 12: Strengthen Cybercrime detection
Actions:
4.5.12.1. Establish the requisite framework and operationalize a Digital Forensics Laboratory
4.5.12.2. Develop mandatory digital forensics and evidence handling courses for the
judiciary, law enforcement and personnel from other related agencies involved in
the detection and prosecution of cybercrime
4.5.12.3. Build and enhance capacity to detect cybercrime incidents
4.5.13. Specific Objective 13: Promote national and international collaboration in the fight
against cybercrimes
Actions:
4.5.13.1. Develop and continuously update an information sharing, governance and
collaboration framework for the fight against cybercrime which will include links
that ensure direct and timely collaboration between judiciary, law enforcement
and personnel from other related agencies, service providers, CII entities, Malawi
CERT and other Government institutions on issues that concern cybercrime and
Cybersecurity
4.5.13.2. Strengthen collaboration with regional, international states and partners in combating
cybercrime through treaties, conventions (e.g. Budapest) and bilateral agreements,
especially through frameworks such as the 24/7 cybercrime Network, mutual legal
assistance frameworks.
4.5.13.3. Develop a clear plan that outlines how to manage international collaboration across
multiple strategy areas such as law enforcement, incidence response, research and
innovation in cybersecurity.
4.5.13.4. Subscribe to and participate in all relevant regional and international forums on
cybersecurity.
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