Africa Cyber Centre

59% of breaches last year involved a third party. Auditors want proof that every vendor session is tied to a real person, with MFA, and a kill switch. Third-party identity is your new perimeter. #ThirdPartyIdentity afrcyber.org/closing-the-th…

Your biggest cyber risk is no longer just technical. It is political. Foreign policy now travels through phishing emails, cloud outages and supply chains. Resilience means thinking like an analyst at the same time. #Geopolitics #CyberRisk afrcyber.org/geopolitical-a…

AI security gaps are not in model weights. They are in logins, permissions and code review. 97% of organisations with AI incidents lacked access controls. Shadow AI breaches average $670k. Fix identity, inventory shadow AI, treat model output as untrusted. #AISecurity afrcyber.org/uncovering-ai-…

We treat hacking as a cybersecurity issue. We treat fake news as a media issue. That is a mistake. Disinformation runs the same kill chain as malware. The target is just different: your reputation, not your server. #Disinformation afrcyber.org/disinformation…

Is a digital ID on your phone the future or a threat? It promises greater security and privacy, but also risks surveillance and exclusion. The tech is here, but building trust is the real challenge. #DigitalIdentity afrcyber.org/can-we-finally…

In Nov. 2022, ChatGPT was made available to the general public, and it quickly rose to popularity among those who were intrigued by the potential and capabilities of AI. The NL AI tool has made it easier for cyber-criminals to initiate cyberattacks. afrcyber.org/security-risks…

Legacy verification is failing against AI, deep fakes, & synthetic fraud. The solution is High-Assurance Identity Verification: a layered defence using biometrics and real-world digital signals. #DigitalIdentity afrcyber.org/high-assurance…

LLMs are empowering cyber attackers with automated, hyper-realistic phishing and polymorphic malware against AI agents. Defenders respond with AI detection, secure-by-design practices, human oversight, and 24/7 monitoring to counter this evolving threat. afrcyber.org/the-ai-powered…

AI's rapid rise brings new security risks from autonomous agents and smarter attacks. With 'shadow AI' use growing internally, organisations must adopt zero-trust security, continuous monitoring, and defensive AI to navigate the evolving threat. afrcyber.org/navigating-the…

AI reshapes security: protect data itself, not just perimeters. Use encryption-in-use, minimise data, secure training pipelines, monitor model behaviour, and document for evolving regulations to stay resilient. #DataSecurity #AISecurity afrcyber.org/future-proofin…

The severity of network vulnerabilities is alarming and organisations are overwhelmed. As modern networks become more nimble, diverse and big, the attack surface becomes more expansive and fierce. #CyberRisk afrcyber.org/prioritising-r…

As an organisation, we are looking forward to the collaboration between the @NGRPresident and @CyberpediaHQ in deepening Artificial Intelligence as a subject matter and the AI-Driven Civic Dialogue Initiative.

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) isn’t just tech jargon, it’s the backbone of Africa’s digital future! From secure ID systems to seamless payments and data sharing, DPI could unlock transformative growth. But how can African nations tailor this framework to their unique needs? Carnegie experts break down the blueprint. Dive into their full analysis: carnegieendowment.org/research/2025/… #GAISAfrica2025

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System estimated that 52.3 billion naira ($34.8 million) was lost to fraud in 2024, compared to 11.6 billion naira in 2020. Money lost to fraud in Nigeria’s banking system has nearly tripled over the past five years. 🔗guardian.ng/news/nigerian-…

Privacy is considered a fundamental human right and an important facet of what we do. On this #DataPrivacyDay, we will keep harping on the important role privacy and security play in our daily lives - from securing your financial information to guarding against misinformation.

There's a paucity of skills in the cybersecurity industry. Our Cybersecurity Bootcamp offers practical, hands-on approach and offers graduates with instant and reusable skills they can apply to protect against the latest threats. Knowledge remains the first line of defence.

Do you want to break into the world of Cybersecurity, but lack strong technical skills? Make an impact on the industry as an IT GRC Analyst without needing advanced technical skills. Register on makershelix.com/apply to get started. #grcanalyst #cybersecurity #infosec

The #NIS2Directive requires EU organisations to manage risks and minimise the impact of incidents. 📥 Download the full infographic to discover additional measures and strategies to enhance cybersecurity in your organisation. 🔗enisa.europa.eu/nis2 #NIS2

October is Global Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to fostering a secure digital landscape through education, research, and outreach. Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in our lives and it's imperative we stay vigilant against cyber threats. #StaySafeOnline

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Officially Released securityweek.com/nist-cybersecu…