Module objectives

Welcome to the knowledge module on Cybersecurity Standards as part of the GFCE-Africa project.

In this knowledge module, participants will learn policy and technical considerations for cybersecurity standards development and implementation through sharing of best practices, case studies, exercises, and reflections.

Upon finishing the module, you will be able to respond to, and find additional resources for the following questions:

• What are Security-Related Standards?
• What are Open Standards?
• Standards Development Organisations (SDOs) and how to engage
• Who are the stakeholders in security standards development?
• What standards development capacity building initiatives are available?