E-Crime Bureau, Smart Africa sign cybersecurity partnership to strengthen digital security
The partnership will also focus on strengthening governance and risk management, harmonising cybersecurity laws and policies, and developing a skilled workforce capable of responding to emerging digital threats.
Accra, Ghana - Cybersecurity firm e-Crime Bureau and the Smart Africa Secretariat have joined forces in a new partnership to bolster cybersecurity capabilities, innovation, and digital protection across Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on November 2 during the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum, aims to foster collaboration in building cybersecurity skills, strengthening governance frameworks, and utilizing technology to secure the continent's expanding digital landscape.
The agreement emerged from discussions between the two organizations, who singled out people, processes, and technology as the key areas for cooperation.
Lacina Koné, Smart Africa's Director General and CEO, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity in Africa's digital transformation, stating that robust security systems are crucial to support the region's growth. Koné highlighted the need for coordinated action, sustained investment, and partnership among governments, the private sector, and international entities to ensure the success of cybersecurity initiatives. He stressed that "Africa’s digital transformation can only be as strong as the systems that protect it."
The partnership will focus on enhancing cybersecurity governance and risk management, aligning cybersecurity regulations, and cultivating a skilled workforce capable of addressing emerging digital threats. Additionally, the agreement follows Smart Africa's ongoing efforts to develop a Continental Cybersecurity Blueprint and establish the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities.
e-Crime Bureau's Executive Chairman, Albert Antwi-Boasiako, highlighted the significance of the new chapter for the firm, particularly after its restructuring into a global cybersecurity consulting entity. Antwi-Boasiako noted that the expansion of e-Crime Bureau, supported by operational hubs across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, will enable the firm to bring together expertise, technology, and talent to deliver cybersecurity solutions.
He expressed optimism about the partnership's potential to drive cybersecurity development across Africa, fostering the necessary skills, infrastructure, and resilience for the region to flourish in the digital economy.
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