Research underscores the need for public-private partnerships to reinforce cyber resilience in Africa.
Stakeholders in Africa’s cyber security ecosystem must be more proactive in leveraging public-private partnerships to strengthen cyber resilience, protect assets, comply with regulation/policy, and bolster the continent’s digital transformation process.‘Elevating Africa’s Cyber Resilience’, unveiled to media this week in Midrand.
The findings reveal that 75% of countries in Africa are categorised as 'high exposure'—meaning these nations are highly vulnerable to cyber risks. Additionally, the frequency and complexity of cyber attacks have escalated, posing a substantial barrier to the continent's socio-economic development. In 2023, even with a combined population of 280 million people, Nigeria had only 8 352 cyber security professionals, while South Africa had 57 269.
The fact is that emerging technologies and skills are accessible to both ‘sides’ in the cyber security war. “In 2022, we pledged an additional $200 million to be spent over the next decade to train 3 million more students in digital skills and cyber security in Africa.”Cyber attackers target Africa's critical infrastructure, using advanced techniques like AI for sophisticated attacks. Common vulnerabilities include malware, social engineering, and credential compromise.
Charmaine Houvet Access Partnership University Of Pretoria
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