Africa’s cybersecurity crisis and the push to mobilizing communities to safeguard a digital future

While Africa hosts some of the fastest-growing digital economies globally, it also faces persistent challenges in cybersecurity preparedness. Many organizations and individuals remain unaware of the risks they face online. Phishing schemes and social engineering tactics continue to succeed at alarming rates, often due to limited awareness of basic digital hygiene practices. Compounding the threat is a severe shortage of trained professionals. Africa has a small share of certified professionals, fewer than 25,000 across a … More → The post Africa’s cybersecurity crisis and the push to mobilizing communities to safeguard a digital future appeared first on Help Net Security.
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