Kaspersky, AFRIPOL partner to combat cyber-crime

Microsoft said the initiative planned to concentrate on critical sectors such as agriculture and financial services, as well as talent development, to drive economic growth.

The company says Secure360 uses an AI-powered cyber security approach against the evolving threat landscape for businesses on the continent.

When it comes to cyber security, AI has become crucial, especially for threat detection, investigation, and response.

Compliance is crucial for the continent, as the EU is Africa's largest trading partner, with over 18 economic partnership agreements.

Through the partnership, SEACOM will leverage the Artic Wolf platform to offer its valued clients expanded visibility into their attack surface, says the company.

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

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

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

The bank is looking for specialists who will assist the Cameroonian government in revising its national cyber security strategy.

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.

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