Governments across the continent are making promising steps toward ramping up efforts in cybersecurity. As part of its Agenda 2063 for transforming Africa, the African Union has earmarked cybersecurity as a critical priority as a part of this vision, but 2063 is still a very long way away in a digital timeline. However, the premise of the agreement is to ensure that emerging technologies are used for the benefit of African individuals, institutions, and nation-states to guarantee the protection of data and the safety of the citizens online.
by Patrick Evans, CEO, SLVA Cybersecurity