The Ministry of ICT and EA-RDIP unveiled the operational design and institutional architecture for the Somaliland National Computer Emergency Response Team (Somaliland CERT).
The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, under the auspices of the EA-RDIP program, has officially unveiled the institutional and technical architecture for the Somaliland National Computer Emergency Response Team (Somaliland CERT).
The establishment of a National CERT is a cornerstone of Component 2 (Data Market Development and Integration), aimed at creating a secure, trusted digital ecosystem for electronic commerce, financial transactions, and e-government operations.
Core Responsibilities of Somaliland CERT:
• Threat Monitoring & Threat Intelligence: 24/7 scanning for active cyber vulnerabilities, malware campaigns, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) vectors.
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics: Providing emergency technical assistance to critical infrastructure operators and government agencies during cyber incidents.
• Advisory Bulletins: Publishing regular public advisories and security guidelines for businesses, financial institutions, and citizens.
• Regional Cooperation: Acting as the national point-of-contact for cross-border cyber defense alliances within the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and East African Community (EAC) frameworks.
Procurement of specialized Security Operations Center (SOC) hardware and analytical software is commencing in line with World Bank guidelines.
The establishment of a National CERT is a cornerstone of Component 2 (Data Market Development and Integration), aimed at creating a secure, trusted digital ecosystem for electronic commerce, financial transactions, and e-government operations.
Core Responsibilities of Somaliland CERT:
• Threat Monitoring & Threat Intelligence: 24/7 scanning for active cyber vulnerabilities, malware campaigns, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) vectors.
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics: Providing emergency technical assistance to critical infrastructure operators and government agencies during cyber incidents.
• Advisory Bulletins: Publishing regular public advisories and security guidelines for businesses, financial institutions, and citizens.
• Regional Cooperation: Acting as the national point-of-contact for cross-border cyber defense alliances within the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and East African Community (EAC) frameworks.
Procurement of specialized Security Operations Center (SOC) hardware and analytical software is commencing in line with World Bank guidelines.
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