ESWATINI NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY 2022 – 2027

The National Cybersecurity Strategy of Eswatini 2022 – 2027 (SZ NCS 2027) is a national approach for protecting Eswatini’s data, systems and networks from cyber threats. This strategy will guide all relevant stakeholders on their specific roles and responsibilities for cybersecurity by setting the national Vision and Strategic Objectives with respect to cybersecurity in Eswatini.

The strategy outlines essential components necessary for ensuring a good cybersecurity posture of Eswatini and these include:

• The current context of cybersecurity of Eswatini including current and emerging cyber threats relevant to Eswatini;
• Eswatini’s national cybersecurity vision and the Strategic Goals that will support the attainment of that vision;
• Principles that will underpin the implementation of this strategy  Roles and responsibilities of identified relevant stakeholders;
• The manner in which this strategy will be implemented;
• How progress in implementing this strategy and achieving its objectives would be evaluated;
• The Kingdom of Eswatini’s Vision for Cybersecurity is:

“A safe, secure and resilient Cyberspace in Eswatini”

The Kingdom of Eswatini will embark on achieving the following 5 Strategic Goals to attain its National Vision:

• Strategic Goal 1: Enhance the security and resilience of national critical information infrastructure and other related ICT systems
• Strategic Goal 2: Strengthen the cybersecurity governance, policy, regulatory and legislative frameworks of Eswatini
• Strategic Goal 3: Build Eswatini’s capacity and expertise in cybersecurity
• Strategic Goal 4: Foster a safe and secure information society for Eswatini
• Strategic Goal 5: Strengthen cooperation, collaboration and partnerships on cybersecurity This strategy provides the right framework for the Kingdom of Eswatini to effectively integrate secure ICTs across all segments of its society and economy