The Sunday Mail
Online Reporter
Government will set up a National Computer Incident Response Team (NCIRT), which will receive and respond to cybercrime reports in the country, a Cabinet Minister has said.
Speaking at a cyber-security dialogue at the University of Zimbabwe on Thursday, Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, said various measures had been put in place to fight cyber-crimes.
“As a result, the Government has responded swiftly through regulatory measures such as the enactment of the Cyber and Data Protection Act, as well as supporting directives and other related legislation to enforce provisions of the law across all sectors of the economy,” he said.
“In addition, the ministry, working with its stakeholders, has designed a programme to train personnel in Government ministries, departments and agencies on ICT skills and cybersecurity awareness. We believe there is room for collaboration with institutions of higher learning such as the University of Zimbabwe in this regard.
“In addition, the ministry, working with POTRAZ (Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe) and the International Telecommunications Union, is setting up a National Computer Incident Response Team (NCIRT) to provide a focal point for incident reporting and response in the country.”
Minister Muswere said it is important for institutions to put in place measures that protect them from cyber-crimes.
