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ABOUT NCSA

Background

The National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) was legally established in 2017 and was operationalized in 2020 with a mission to builds skills and capabilities necessary to protect and defend Rwanda’s cyberspace in order to achieve and sustain economic and social development. In October 2021, the Law Nº 058/2021 of 13/10/2021 relating to the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy designated NCSA as its Supervisory Authority.

Mission

Build skills and capabilities necessary to secure Rwanda’s cyberspace in order to sustain economic and social development.

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Prevent cyber threats and attacks in order to protect Rwanda’s critical infrastructure;

  2. Develop cybersecurity policies and strategies to ensure cyber resilience;

  3. Oversee implementation of the Law relating to the protection of personal data and privacy;

  4. Collaborate with different partners, such as institutions in the public and private sectors, law enforcement and security agencies, academia and civil society, to ensure a secure cyberspace;

  5. Work with law enforcement agencies and the public to fight cybercrime.