Are we paying attention to the new challenges of the digital world?
When Estonia started building its information society about two decades ago, there was no digital data being collected about its citizens. The general population did not have the internet or even devices with which to use it. Sound familiar? It took great courage to...
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...
African Union Cybersecurity Profile: Seeking a Common Continental Policy
Africa is now home to some of the world’s fastest growing economies–the terms “Africa rising” and “lions on the move” have both been used in recent years to capture the positive economic outlook for the continent. In tandem with this new economic boom, countries in...
USAFCG works as an effective catalyst for the harmonization of cybersecurity policies and the implementation of practical solutions in Africa.
