Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] #KeIGF15 Online Discussions Day Two: Cyber Security and Trust
Well said with Steve and Explorer, Security matters are tied to value systems. Without values there is no security. I stand to be corrected but in the vision 2030 document we had a pillar that received very little attention. This pillar touched on National values , i think this is where the rain started beating us on the security front. Recent interventions from the government and religious communities have emphasized on collective responsibilities and being your brothers keeper (Nyumba kumi et al). I think the same approach should be applied to stem Cyber Security that is sensitizing users on the importance of confidentiality. This can best be done by implementing Security standards such as ISO 27000 series which break down security into a laymans language. Regards On 7/21/15, Stephen Munguti via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Hello all,
I think most of our security concerns stem from internal users and this is the reason many banks and telecos refuse to part with this information, i could be wrong though
On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 8:58 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
Kenya has had its fair share of high profile cyber threats, hacking etc, the latest being the alleged compromise of the IFMIS system at NYS/Ministry of Devolution. The country and Africa at large is making efforts to assure cyber-security. These include among others her involvement in the Africa Union Convention on Cybercrime and a proposal for a Cybercrime law, an initiative led by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Significant financial resources have also been earmarked by government for security and cyber security in particular. There are also partnerships between government and private sector in deploying cybersecurity centres.
The private sector has employed practical measures to protect their businesses. However, businesses such as mobile money providers and banks have been shy to divulge their cyber security concerns to protect their interests.
Civil society on the other hand has raised concern about the line between protecting the cyber space and creating a facilitative environment for innovators as well as protecting the rights of users.
Are our efforts at deterring cyber-crime the correct way to assure cyber security? Are fears about a partnership between government and private sector and the general fears about stifling innovation and human rights in the name of cybersecurity legitimate? Are there other practical approaches that different stakeholders can take to enhance cyber security?
Over to you.
-- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu
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Dear readers, I agree that the importance of security and consciousness on security is important; but it needs to be seen within the realm of a new field of Information Ethics, that goes beyond security and includes netiquette, etc. Regards Jaco ________________________________________ From: kictanet [kictanet-bounces+j.dutoit=unesco.org@lists.kictanet.or.ke] on behalf of Barrack Otieno via kictanet [kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke] Sent: 21 July 2015 09:15 To: Du Toit, Jaco Cc: Barrack Otieno; security@lists.my.co.ke; ISOC Kenya Chapter; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] #KeIGF15 Online Discussions Day Two: Cyber Security and Trust Well said with Steve and Explorer, Security matters are tied to value systems. Without values there is no security. I stand to be corrected but in the vision 2030 document we had a pillar that received very little attention. This pillar touched on National values , i think this is where the rain started beating us on the security front. Recent interventions from the government and religious communities have emphasized on collective responsibilities and being your brothers keeper (Nyumba kumi et al). I think the same approach should be applied to stem Cyber Security that is sensitizing users on the importance of confidentiality. This can best be done by implementing Security standards such as ISO 27000 series which break down security into a laymans language. Regards On 7/21/15, Stephen Munguti via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Hello all,
I think most of our security concerns stem from internal users and this is the reason many banks and telecos refuse to part with this information, i could be wrong though
On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 8:58 AM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Dear Listers,
Kenya has had its fair share of high profile cyber threats, hacking etc, the latest being the alleged compromise of the IFMIS system at NYS/Ministry of Devolution. The country and Africa at large is making efforts to assure cyber-security. These include among others her involvement in the Africa Union Convention on Cybercrime and a proposal for a Cybercrime law, an initiative led by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Significant financial resources have also been earmarked by government for security and cyber security in particular. There are also partnerships between government and private sector in deploying cybersecurity centres.
The private sector has employed practical measures to protect their businesses. However, businesses such as mobile money providers and banks have been shy to divulge their cyber security concerns to protect their interests.
Civil society on the other hand has raised concern about the line between protecting the cyber space and creating a facilitative environment for innovators as well as protecting the rights of users.
Are our efforts at deterring cyber-crime the correct way to assure cyber security? Are fears about a partnership between government and private sector and the general fears about stifling innovation and human rights in the name of cybersecurity legitimate? Are there other practical approaches that different stakeholders can take to enhance cyber security?
Over to you.
-- Grace L.N. Mutung'u Nairobi Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: @Bomu
<http://www.diplointernetgovernance.org/profile/GraceMutungu>
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