CS Project 1: Computer Emergency and Security Incident Response Team
(Rw-CERT/CSIRT)
Purpose: To provide prompt response to cyber threats
Description:
There is an increasing number of cyber threats to the Rwanda ICT infrastructure, hence an urgent
need to manage and respond to these cyber threats when they occur. The Rwanda Computer
Security and Incident Response Team (Rwanda CSIRT) is required to manage and respond to
any cyber threats targeting Rwanda’s ICT infrastructure.
Activities:
1. Define and approve the Rwanda CSIRT policy
2. Determine Rwanda CSIRT vision and strategic plan
3. Communicate Rwanda CSIRT vision and operational plan
4. Educate and train Rwanda CSIRT team.
5. Foster collaboration and partnership with international CSIRT to ensure knowledge and skills
transfer
Expected Outcome:
1. Dedicated team for providing computer security support and responding to cyber threats
2. Increased number of Internet security experts
3. Swift handling of computer security incidents.
4. Cooperation and coordination between other CERTs
Outcome Indicators:
1. Number of incidents managed and responded to
2. Public awareness of cyber security threats
3. Number of Internet security experts
4. Number of partnerships formed with international CERTS/CSIRTS
CS Project 2: Establish Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Purpose: To improve information security
Description:
As the GoR deploys more resources online, there is a need to build trust among users. A Public
Key Infrastructure (PKI) system that validates users’ digital identity over a public or private
network should be set up.
Activities:
1. Develop operational framework for national PKI
2. Conduct national PKI design study
3. Develop and Implement the root certification authority
4. Develop and Implement the government certification authority
Expected Outcome:
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