Africa-Press – Namibia.
The highly anticipated International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition kicked off today in Windhoek, featuring more than 40 experts from around the world as keynote speakers.
The conference, which started this morning, is being held under the theme “Securing Namibia’s Digital Future: Collaboration, Innovation, and Capacity Building.”
In a recent interview, the conference chairperson, Paulinus Sheehama, said the event highlights Namibia’s growing commitment to protecting its digital infrastructure and citizens from the rising threat of cyberattacks.
“As cyber threats in Namibia become more sophisticated, this conference is geared towards fostering partnerships, sharing innovative strategies, and building the skills and capacity needed to safeguard Namibia’s digital future,” he said.
This year’s event is described as more dynamic and inclusive, featuring an expanded speaker lineup of up to 40 national and international experts from diverse sectors, including finance, banking, oil and gas, extractive industries, creative industries, health, and telecommunications.
The conference focuses on actionable solutions and insights related to artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) security, and blockchain technology.
Sheehama further emphasised that the event aims to help businesses strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks and adopt cutting-edge practices to combat evolving threats. “Without educated and vigilant employees, organisations remain vulnerable to attacks that can compromise sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage reputations,” he warned.
According to the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia’s recent report, the country recorded over 1.8 million cyber incidents between January and September 2024.
One of the most prominent cases this year involved Paratus Namibia, which reported that over 84 gigabytes of corporate data were exfiltrated by the globally recognised cybercriminal group, Akira Ransomware.
In December last year, Telecom Namibia also fell victim to a ransomware attack, allegedly orchestrated by a group known as Hunters International. This incident led to the leak of over 400 000 public records.
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