International Telecommunication Union Accra, Ghana, June 2009 Towards Cyber Security - Kenyan Experience Christopher Kemei, Asst. Director Licensing & Compliance Communications Commission of Kenya ITU FORUM ON IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS OF WTSA-08 (Accra, Ghana, June 2009)

International Telecommunication Union Accra, Ghana, June AGENDA An overview of the Policy Framework An overview of the Legislative Framework Regional Cooperation Consumer Education/Awareness Summary

International Telecommunication Union ICT Policy Evolution in Kenya 1 st Telecom Policy was Released in Feb. 1997, Revised in April 1999 & Dec It mainly provided for; The Sector Restructuring, Liberalization & Privatization and New Regulatory Framework The Current ICT Policy was Established in 2006 Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union New ICT Policy, 2006: Recognized the potential & challenges in the use of ICTs Addressed issues of privacy, e- security, cyber crimes, ethical and moral conduct, copyrights, intellectual property rights, piracy, etc Recognized the need for adequate legislation, stakeholder participation and international cooperation Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Kenya Communications Amendment Act, 2009 The new Act was geared to address the 2006 policy objectives. It expanded the facilitative role of the regulatory authority (CCK) to encompass ICT & Electronic Commerce by way of; Removal of barriers to e-transactions; Ensuring integrity of electronic records & e-transaction; Cyber crimes; Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Kenya Communications Amendment Act, 2009 Cont’ CCK is to promote public confidence in the integrity and reliability of electronic records and e- transactions; CCK is to develop sound frameworks to minimize the incidence of forged electronic records and fraud in e-commerce and other e-transactions. Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Kenya Communications Amendment Act, 2009 Cont’ The following acts are proscribed: Unauthorized access to computer data Access with intent to commit offences Unauthorized access to and interception of computer service Unauthorized modification of computer material Damaging or denying access to computer system Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Kenya Communications Amendment Act, 2009 Cont’ Unauthorized disclosure of password Unlawful possession of devices and data Electronic fraud Tampering with computer source documents Publishing obscene information in electronic form Publication for fraudulent purpose Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Kenya Communications Amendment Act, 2009 Cont’ Unauthorized access to protected systems Re-programming of mobile telephone Possession or supply of anything for re- programming mobile telephone Bona fide reprogramming or possession is not an offence. Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Regional & International Cooperation Initiatives East African Regulatory, Post and Telecommunications Organization (EARPTO) established a cyber security Taskforce with a view to: Building confidence and security in the use of cyberspace in the East African (EA) region Enhance security of the cyberspace in the East Africa (EA) region through collaboration amongst all the stakeholders Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Consumer Education-developing a culture of cyber security Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Consumer Education-developing a culture of cyber security Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Consumer Education: Public lectures Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Consumer Education: Road Shows Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Towards Cyber Security in Brief Tools & Initiatives Implementation of ICT sector policy and legislative framework Establishment of a framework for Regional and International Cooperation Implement Consumer Education and Awareness Programs Accra, Ghana, June

International Telecommunication Union Thank you! Accra, Ghana, June