Africa Cybersecurity Consortium (ACC)

No more security updates=increased cyber risks. Use tools like ACC's ACR (Automated Cyber Resilience) to audit your devices, identify outdated software, and plan your upgrade. Secure your systems before it's too late. #CybersecurityNews #systemsecurity

Our own Nezerwa Pacifique is set to speak in the Africa Cloud and Security Roadshow – Rwanda organized by @dx5ve happening today, 12th June 2025, at Kigali Marriott Hotel. Here is the details: events.cioafrica.co/africa-cloud-a…. #Africacybersecurity

🚀 It’s that time again to sharpen the skills that truly matter!! Dive into the world of #picoCTF and take your cybersecurity knowledge to the next level. 🛡️💻 📅 January 25 🕙 10 AM - 12 PM CAT 🕑 2 PM - 4 PM CAT 📆 February: Stay tuned! Register now: bit.ly/25piCo

It’s D-Day! This is your final chance to apply for our Master of Science programs. Join an exceptional community of tech leaders and innovators today. Apply now: bit.ly/ApplyCMUAfrica Deadline: January 15th, 2025 For questions, email applyafrica@andrew.cmu.edu or text +250 791 446 398. #FutureTechLeaders #GraduateSchool #ApplyToCMUAfrica

You are invited to attend this online webinar on application, trends and challenges of #ArtificialIntelligence and Machine learning in #Cybersecurity. You can register for this event via this link: csfau.org/register. #Africacybersecurity.

Reflecting on the Cyber Assistant role at @africacybercom Consortium, I’m inspired by the critical mission of securing ICT systems, driving innovation, and promoting cyber awareness. Together, we’re building a resilient digital future. #CyberSecurity #AfricaTech #DigitalSafety

Muri ibihe by'iminsi mukuru, abajura bo ku ikoranabuhanga bakoresha amayeri menshi kuri telefoni, bohereza ubutumwa bugufi cyangwa imeli, bashaka kwiba amafaranga cyangwa amakuru bwite. Niba hari umuntu uguhamagaye cyangwa ukwandikiye avuga ko yizewe, bigenzure ukoresheje ubundi uburyo. Urugero, kuri telefoni, hamagara ikigo cyavuzwe unyuze kuri nimero iri ku rubuga rwabo rwa murandasi, ubanze ubabaze, umenye ukuri kw'ibyo wabwiwe. #TekanaOnline

🚨 We discovered two malicious Python packages in #PyPI repository that remained undetected for over a year. These packages mimicked tools for working with popular AI language models (#ChatGPT and #Claude), silently exfiltrating data and compromising developer environments. Full details and IOCs in the thread 👇

Are you a current resident on Africa continent? If so, we would appreciate it if you could spare some time to complete this survey, which will help us in developing a model for an effective cybersecurity strategy leveraging data analytics capabilities: ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/DHKP3RpL

The Symposium on Cybersecurity & Digital Identity for Africa is a two-day event (November 21-22, 2024) addresses the key cybersecurity challenges and advances digital identity solutions in Africa. Organized by the @upanzi_network in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University Africa, @AlAkhawayn University, @WitsUniversity and the University of Botswana, the symposium brings together experts and stakeholders from academia, government, NGOs, and the private sector. This event will provide a platform for cross-sector collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building to improve cybersecurity and digital identity frameworks across Africa. The discussion will cover critical topics such as cybersecurity education, regulatory frameworks, information security management standards, and the role of digital identity in governance. Follow the conversation: youtube.com/live/3oeKRxJGX… #Cybersecurity #DigitalIdentity

We’re thrilled to announce that we are now a member of the Global Privacy Assembly (@PrivacyAssembly). Learn more about what this means for advancing data protection and privacy in Uganda. 👇 #PersonalDataisPrivate #DataPrivacyUG

“CMU-Africa trains students in core technical skills in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, cybersecurity, software engineering, and energy systems. Through internships and practicum/capstone projects, they are exposed to real-world problem-solving, which helps them build their professional teamwork, collaboration, leadership, and communication skills. In summary, our students develop the desired interdisciplinary competencies through technical skills, policy knowledge, innovation, and IT entrepreneurship to prepare them to be future technology leaders.” Dr. George Okeyo Director of Academics CMU-Africa #YouthConnekt2024 #Hangapitchfest24 #HangaUhige

IMEI Numbers Declaration: @KRACare What's @ODPC_KE view on the matter Who will have access to IMEI database What security measures are there to protect the IMEI Have they conducted DPIA How will they provide transparency on IMEI usage How long will they store the IMEI database

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🚨 On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, security company #Fortinet published an advisory on CVE-2024-47575 – a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting their FortiManager network management solution. Stay up to date with the Rapid7 blog: r-7.co/48hoYCC

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You are invited to attend this virtual event on #Cybersecurity organized by @kcsfa in collaboration with regional partners where Africa Cybersecurity Consortium is part of them. #Africacybersecurity Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Day 22 Cyber Aware: East Africa Cyber Threats Status: 1. 4 Nations in one virtual session 2. The session is free of charge 3. How does EA cyber landscape look like 4. What do we expect to see in 2025 5. Networking opportunity for you Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…