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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The African continent saw a 20% increase in cyberattacks in 2023, with public sector systems among the main targets, Interpol reports. For the month of October, Cybastion will be observing #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. Each week, we will highlight the importance of building secure, inclusive, innovation-driven digital economies and show how cybersecurity underpins every component of our Digital Fast […]

The African continent saw a 20% increase in cyberattacks in 2023, with public sector systems among the main targets, Interpol reports.

For the month of October, Cybastion will observe#Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Each week, we will highlight the importance of building secure, inclusive and innovation-driven digital economies and show how cybersecurity underpins every component of our Digital Fast Track (DFT) programme, an accelerated roadmap to advance Africa's digital sovereignty.

Throughout October, Cybastion will draw attention to how cybersecurity is integrated into the four components of the DFT:

* Digital solutions:Secure electronic services such as eTax, eHealth and digital ID systems that protect citizen trust.

* Cybersecurity:Cybastion gives governments the cyber resilience they need to protect citizens, economies and national security. Solutions like Security Operations Centers (SOCs) provide governments with real-time visibility and control over threats.

* Infrastructure:Sovereign data centers and undersea cables with built-in security to protect critical digital assets and information.

* Workforce Training:Initiatives likeAfrica DigiEmpower, launched in partnership with Cisco and African governments, trains youth and women in cybersecurity and digital skills for a strong digital workforce.

To ensure that a country's digital environment is fully protected, our comprehensive cybersecurity solutions provide a foundation for African governments to maintain full control over the security of their data.

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