Introduction
Somalia Computer Emergency Response Team/Coordination Center (SOMCERT/CC) is the first national CERT in Somalia. It was established in May 2019 as a section within the Cyber Security Department of the National Communications Authority (NCA). The primary goal of SOMCERT/CC is to secure Somalia’s cyberspace, and critical infrastructure and provide an official point of contact for handling cybersecurity incidents in the Somali Internet community.
SOMCERT/CC is a full and active member of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Teams (OIC-CERT). SOMCERT/CC has very close collaboration with the Arab Regional Cyber Security Center (ARCC), Africa CERT, and International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Mission
- To improve the security of Somalia’s cyberspace through proactive prevention and
effective actions as well as increasing cybersecurity awareness campaign. - To determine, assess, analyze, develop, and provide response and solutions to
Online/Internet Community.
Vision
- To provide reliable protection to our nation.
- To secure and save the cyberspace of Somalia.
- To reduce cybersecurity incidents to the internet users in Somalia.
- Proactive Contribution in securing Somalia’s cyberspace.
- To maximize the security of the online community within the nation.
Objectives
- Serve as a trusted focal point of contact
- Provide 24/7 service
- Collect, Analyze, and manage cybersecurity incidents at the nation level
- Provide alerts and facilitate exchanges for effective management of cyber incidents.
- Promote and assist in the implementation of business continuity plans and contingency.
- Build and assist on cybersecurity training, education, and awareness programs
- Promoting Research and Development (R&D) in cybersecurity
- Collaborate with national, regional, and international CERTs.
- Conduct periodic/annual reports and statistics on cybersecurity incidents.
