South Africa’s National Intelligence Security Agency (INSA) is holding consultations with critical infrastructure operators on a proposed cybersecurity proclamation and designation standard, according to Tech Review Africa.
The discussions, reported on 28 August 2026, focus on how the agency will formally designate certain facilities and systems under cybersecurity rules. Tech Review Africa notes that INSA is seeking input from the operators who would be affected by the new standard.
The consultation comes as part of a broader effort to formalize cybersecurity requirements for entities that run essential services. The designation standard would likely clarify which organizations fall under the proclamation’s scope, though specific details of the proposal have not been made public in the report.
Tech Review Africa’s coverage indicates that the process is still in its consultative phase, meaning operators have an opportunity to shape the final rules before they are enacted. The outcome of these talks could determine how strictly critical infrastructure is monitored and protected against cyber threats.
For now, the key question is how quickly INSA moves from consultation to finalizing the standard, and whether operators’ feedback leads to significant changes in the designation criteria.
