ICT ARCHITECTURE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

Abstract

As information and communication technology (ICT) permits the use of information computing devices adaptable for electronic communication. National security threats does not only include conventional nation-state warfare but it includes non-state actors such as illicit drugs cartels, multinational corporations, non-governmental organisations and ICT infrastructure supply chains. Therefore, ICT facilities can be configured to structure national security to manage, monitor and report security breaches. Since information systems impacts economy, knowledge, and society, national security could be at risk. This paper highlights the synergy between ICT and national (state) security. Issues that constitute state security risks were outlined and it proposed an ICT architectural design to realise national security.