Washington Forum March 30, 2018: Should Africa be wary of Facebook?
Frank Welffens, Managing Partner at USAFCG, joined the Washington Forum at Voice of America in Washington, DC, and participated in the discussion on information security and Facebook in light of Cambridge Analytica’s scandal. NOTE: Media is in French Discussion...
Cybersecurity in the Age of Digital Transformation
As companies embrace technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, cloud, and mobility, security must be more than an afterthought. But in the digital era, the focus needs to shift from securing network perimeters to safeguarding data spread across systems,...
Companies In Africa Can’t Afford To Turn A Blind Eye To Cyber Security
Half a billion US dollars – that’s how much cyber-related incidents now cost organizations in Nigeria each year. The figures for many other African countries are similarly high, estimated at $50 million for Uganda and $250 million in Kenya. But even these figures are...
Global Cybersecurity Index 2017
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a survey that measures the commitment of Member States to cybersecurity in order to raise awareness. The second edition of the Global Cybersecurity Index 2017, released by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), an...
USAFCG works as an effective catalyst for the harmonization of cybersecurity policies and the implementation of practical solutions in Africa.
