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to oversee and promote the cybersecurity of computers and computer systems in Brunei Darussalam;

to advise the Government or any other public authority on national needs and policies in respect of cybersecurity matters generally;

to monitor cybersecurity threats, whether such cybersecurity threats occur in or outside Brunei Darussalam;

to respond to cybersecurity incidents that threaten the national security, defence, economy, foreign relations, public health, public order or public safety, or any essential services, of

Brunei Darussalam, whether such cybersecurity incidents occur in or outside Brunei Darussalam;

to identify and designate critical information infrastructure and to regulate owners of critical information infrastructure with regard to the cybersecurity of the critical information infrastructure;

to establish cybersecurity codes of practice and standards of performance for implementation by owners of critical information infrastructure;

to represent the Government on cybersecurity issues internationally;

to cooperate with computer emergency response teams

(CERTs) of other countries or territories on cybersecurity incidents;

to develop and promote the cybersecurity services industry in

Brunei Darussalam;

to establish standards within Brunei Darussalam in relation to cybersecurity products or services and the recommended level of cybersecurity of computer hardware or software, including certification or accreditation schemes;

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to promote, develop, maintain and improve competencies and professional standards of persons working in the field of cybersecurity;

to support the advancement of technology and research and development relating to cybersecurity;

to promote awareness of the need for and the importance of cybersecurity in Brunei Darussalam;

to perform such other functions and discharge such other duties as may be conferred on the Commissioner under any other written law.