‘Cybersecurity law a step in the right direction’
Monday, June 03, 2024 | 580 Views |
David Moepeng
Mmegi: Your initial thoughts on the draft bill?Moepeng: I have read the draft Bill and I must say it is a step in the direction, except for a few amendments that are needed to enhance it as already expressed by industry practitioners at the recent Cybersecurity Workshop hosted by the Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology.
With the ongoing digitalisation drive, access to the internet in Botswana has grown tremendously, and this means exposure to cyberattacks has also increased.
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