The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the drafting of Defence Cyber Commands Act and a bill for imposing cyber protection laws.
The proposals were furnished by the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence and Minister of Technology.
Bill for Defense Cyber Commands Act:
The Department of Government Information in a statement noted that with the development of electronic communication, terrorist groups and criminals have tended to use cyberspace and electronic communication for terrorist activities, organized crimes, and anti-social activities.
Electronic communication across cyberspace has been recognized as a crucial factor that can directly affect national security.
Therefore, it has been vital to formulate new laws today, covering all sectors for ensuring the national security across including the required provisions so that the operations performed by cyber protection units which are established at the institutional level at present by the three – armed forces, Police and other agencies, said the Department of Government Information.
Draft bill for imposing cyber protection laws:
Cyber security and preparation of an institutional structure in the connection is coming under the scope of the Ministry of Technology.
Accordingly, followed by discussions held with the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Technology and other related parties, it has been decided appropriate to formulate a respective draft bill as mentioned in (a) above including cyber protection provisions in relation to defense sector.
Source: www.dailynews.lk
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