African Cybersecurity Summit: ANINF active participation in the event
Smart Africa, the alliance of African countries responsible for Africa’s digital agenda, in partnership with GITEX Africa, Africa’s largest technology and startup event, organised the African Cyber Security Summit in Marrakech, Morocco, from 28th to 31rst of May 2024. The National Agency for Digital Infrastructures and Frequencies (ANINF) delegation, led by Applications Department Manager, Mrs Maryse Lydie MADIBA ILOUMBOU, in presence of Security and Information Department Manager, Mr Arnold Gildas Yann RAMONDET MBOUMBA and Mr Kevin Jessy NGANE, took an active part in the 4th meeting of the African group of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA) on several topics relating to digital transformation and cybersecurity in Africa. These included discussions on: Security by Design’, which aims to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen defense against cyber-attacks by integrating measures throughout the software development process; ‘Threat Hunting’, which is essential to protect an organisation’s data and complements other threat detection tools to effectively prevent intrusions; ‘Social Boss’, which enabled participants to be exposed to a variety of security scenarios, enhance their existing skills and acquire new skills for investigating and preventing security incidents; and ‘Internet Security’, which includes building a robust and secure network, as well as strategies for detecting and responding to cyber-attacks. E-Health was not left out, notably with the first Leaders’ Forum hold on Digital Health, whose mission is to explore the transformative power of technology in shaping healthcare future in Africa. This forum was an opportunity for ANINF to deepen its exchanges with its partners in charge of developing the eGabon-SIS project. This project involves the implementation of a health information system in Gabon, for which 40 ANINF engineers have been mobilized. ANINF delegation also participated in the preparatory meeting of ITU-T Study Group 17, which coordinates the security-related work of all ITU-T Study Groups.
ANINF participation in the Council of African Information Technology Agencies (CAITA)
The 3rd meeting of Smart’s Council of African IT Agencies (CAITA) was held in Morocco alongside GITEX Africa and was attended by ANINF delegation The Council of African IT Agencies (CAITA) is a Smart Africa body bringing together IT agencies of member states. It was set up to promote collaboration and cooperation in the field of information technology across the African continent. The Council serves as a platform for member states’ IT agencies to share knowledge, resources and best practices in IT development and implementation with the aim of advancing technology in Africa. By taking part in this important meeting, ANINF is further demonstrating its international commitment to cooperation and the exchange of best practice with other administrations operating in the same field. The Council provides a forum for member agencies to discuss and collaborate on IT-related policy, regulatory issues and to work together to develop solutions. CAITA will meet periodically to allow discussions and deliberations on issues relevant to the development of information technologies in Africa.