ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (The Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybercrime Management) Regulations
8. Role of the Secretariat.
Edition: 2024-02-16 · In force
8. Role of the Secretariat.
In performing the functions of the Secretariat provided under section 7(3) of the Act, the Secretariat shall—(a)issue notices of meetings to the Committee members including organizing for the venue and time for the meetings;(b)take minutes at meetings of the Committee and circulate draft minutes to all Committee members within seven working days from the date of such meetings;(c)undertake auditing of designated critical information infrastructure in accordance with section 13(2) of the Act;(d)provide prompt briefs to the Committee on all matters relating to national cybersecurity situation in the country for strategic decision making;(e)facilitate in collaboration with relevant agencies, implementation of the Government of Kenya information Security Standards;(f)maintain up-to-date non-financial and financial records of the Committee and the Secretariat;(g)facilitate the members of the Committee to enable them discharge their mandate;(h)review audit risk assessment reports submitted by public bodies and private entities including owners of critical information infrastructure;(i)keep and maintain a database on critical information infrastructure and on reported cyber threats and incidences including the action taken;(j)where necessary, provide technical or non-technical support to Cybersecurity Operations Centres:(k)prepare sector administrative guidelines for the effective implementation of the Act and these Regulations;(l)conduct research on cybersecurity matters envisaged in the Act;(m)prepare draft advisories or reports for consideration by the Committee;(n)in consultation with the Committee, organise forums that facilitate information sharing with stakeholders; and(o)receive and analyse reports and prepare policy briefs for consideration by the Committee.