TITLE:
A Study on the Existing Cybersecurity Policies and Strategies in Combating Increased Cybercrime in Zambia
AUTHORS:
Gerry Mutibo Siampondo, Bwalya Chansa
KEYWORDS:
Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Zambia, Policies, Strategies, Qualitative Analysis, Secondary Data
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Information Security,
Vol.14 No.4,
August
31,
2023
ABSTRACT: The incidence of cybercrime in Zambia is rising, with perpetrators exhibiting
a growing tendency to focus on corporate entities and private citizens. The Zambian government has tried to resolve the issue of
network protection dangers through the execution of different approaches and procedures.
Notwithstanding, the adequacy of these actions has been restricted. The present
research investigates Zambia’s extant cybersecurity policies and strategies and
delineates several domains where enhancements can be made. The research provides several suggestions on how the Zambian government
can enhance its efforts to address cybercrime. This research employs a qualitative
approach to investigate the extent of cybersecurity policies and strategies in Zambia
by analyzing secondary data. The study seeks to offer valuable insights into the
efficacy of Zambia’s cybersecurity framework in addressing the escalating menace
of cybercrime by scrutinizing pertinent literature, government reports, and academic
articles. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the difficulties
encountered by the nation and propose suggestions for improving current policies
and strategies.