Winners of the 2nd edition of the global application security competition, the Gabonese team from the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies (ANINF) was part of the delegation led by the Minister of Digital Economy and New Information Technologies, Brigadier General Bonjean Rodrigue MBANZA, in New Delhi, India. The event took place during the global symposium of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on standards.
The Gabonese team from ANINF was declared the winner of the global competition for developing a new standard for securing sensitive applications without passwords using blockchain technology. The competition was organized by the Korean company CTO FNSValue, a partner of the ITU on application security issues.
The competition highlighted “innovations in securing banking applications through blockchain.” The ANINF 305 team, composed of Orphée NVE HOUNKPONOU and Audrey MENGUE, both web developers, stood out among the 185 participants with their innovative solution aimed at securing mobile money users’ funds. Their approach is based on integrating the Blockchain Secure Authentication (BSA) system, an alternative to traditional password-based authentication methods.
BSA protects access to critical features of a banking application by using the immutable and decentralized properties of blockchain. This technology is revolutionizing how users interact with sensitive digital services, particularly in the financial sector, where fraud and cybercrime are constant threats.
Gabonese Innovation Serving Mobile Money Security
The solution developed by the ANINF 305 team specifically addresses issues related to mobile money fraud, a significant challenge in many African countries. Thanks to their application, mobile money users can now benefit from enhanced protection for their transactions through the integration of blockchain in the authentication process. This technological advancement places Gabon at the forefront of digital innovation, highlighting the country’s commitment to adopting secure and modern solutions for financial services.
The CTO of FNSValue praised the quality and originality of the Gabonese team’s proposal. This international recognition strengthens Gabon’s position as a key player in the development of new technologies and the securing of digital services. Participation in the ITUGSS 2024 and this achievement demonstrate the commitment and talent of ANINF teams in Gabon’s digital transformation.
