Module objectives

Welcome to the knowledge module on cybersecurity strategy, policy and regulation. This module provides a guide to developing national strategies in cybersecurity to support national goals. In this module you will also learn about two of the key levers for implementing strategies: legislation and regulation. The module is delivered using case studies and available best practices in the area.

Upon finishing this module, you should be able to address and find additional resources to the following issues:

• Does a country need a national cybersecurity strategy and what should it contain?
• What sources of information and support are able to assist with national strategy development?
• What levers does a government have to make sure the strategy is implemented?
• What is the role of legislation and regulation and how is it developed?
• What sources of information and support are able to assist with legislation and regulation?
• How have some African countries approached the development of strategies and what are the lessons available from these approaches?
• How to monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategies?
• When do you start another strategy lifecycle?