Cyber security

African firms advised to conform with EU cyber security laws

Compliance is crucial for the continent, as the EU is Africa's largest trading partner, with over 18 economic partnership agreements.
Phathisani Moyo
1:40
Oct 1, 2024

SEACOM partners with US-based Arctic Wolf on security solutions

Through the partnership, SEACOM will leverage the Artic Wolf platform to offer its valued clients expanded visibility into their attack surface, says the company.
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The future of cyber security in Africa

To counter threats, businesses are increasingly working with technology companies to automate cyber security-related functions that were previously undertaken by human analysts.
1:40
Sep 26, 2024

Kenya urges for global crackdown against cyber-crime

Cyber-crime is a source of concern, with African authorities demanding stronger punishments to tackle such technological crimes.
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Aug 16, 2024

Malawi to locally produce low-cost smartphones

The move is meant to help the 40% of the population who do not have access to the internet.
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Aug 5, 2024

World Bank to revamp Cameroon's cyber security policy

The bank is looking for specialists who will assist the Cameroonian government in revising its national cyber security strategy.
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Exclusive: CEO, head of sales leave inq. as part of reshuffle

The pan-African technology company has parted ways with two leading executives and appointed a new chief commercial officer as part of a strategic refocus.
1:00
Jul 29, 2024

Czech, Zambia partner on AI, cyber security scholarships

The scholarships are for Bachelor's and Master's degrees in artificial intelligence, cyber security, and related information and communication technologies.
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Jul 16, 2024

Ethiopia is African country most prone to cyber attacks

Seven African countries feature in the top 20 most attacked globally.
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Jul 15, 2024

Liquid C2 sets up Cloudmania in Egypt in Middle East expansion

Cloudmania says its expansion into Egypt demonstrates trust in the country's economy, following Liquid C2's debut in the North African country a year ago.
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Jul 1, 2024

Kaspersky launches new online cyber security training

According to Kaspersky, one of the hurdles to timely and efficient incident response is a recurring skills deficit, necessitating the need for the training program.
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May 24, 2024

Kenya taps Google to strengthen cybersecurity

Kenya’s department of immigration is exploring Google Cloud's CyberShield solution and Mandiant expertise to improve the security of its eCitizen platform.