×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

State to create new agency on cybersecurity

Cybersecurity concept. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

The government is considering the creation of a new State agency on cybersecurity that will play a pivotal role in the country's digital economy.

Away from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), which is tasked with ensuring just handling of data, the government wants a specific body on cybersecurity owing to the rapid growth of the country's digital landscape and the consequent threats. 

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in