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: Page 57 of 85   © No part of this document can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise - without the permission of Rwanda Ministry in charge of ICT in the Office of the President.