Somalia Approves Cybersecurity Law: What You Need to Know
Somalia’s House of the People has approved a Cybersecurity Law creating a national framework, defining institutional roles and establishing SOM-CIRT to protect digital infrastructure and support the digital economy.
The House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia has today officially approved Somalia’s Cybersecurity Law, which aims to protect digital infrastructure, secure information systems, and strengthen national cybersecurity.
Commenting on the approval, the Director General of the National Communications Authority, Mr. Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, stated that the law’s approval represents an important step toward building a coordinated national cybersecurity system and strengthening preparedness and response to digital security threats.
Somalia’s Parliament Approves the Cybersecurity Law
The State Minister of Communications and Technology, Mr. Ahmed Osman Dirie, expressed his appreciation to Members of Parliament and emphasized that the law is a critical pillar for safeguarding national cybersecurity, protecting citizens’ interests, and aligning Somalia with international standards and best practices in the field.
