The African Union launch Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines for Africa

Across the world, unfortunately, it is obvious that, there is a lack of awareness of the risks involved in using technology and Internet. Some of the main reasons are: low awareness, underinvestment, talent shortage and overload of data. Recent cyber attacks that paralyzed critical public and government services in UK proved that, the recreation is terminated. The time for action is come. The Internet Society and the African Union Commission unveiled a new set of Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines for Africa during the African Internet Summit, taking place in Nairobi 30 May-2 June. The guidelines can help Africa create a more secure Internet infrastructure and are set to change the way African Union States approach cyber security preparedness.

These guidelines, developed in collaboration with the African Union Commission, will help African countries put in place the necessary measures to increase the security of their Internet infrastructure. Governments, companies, network operators, universities and organizations across African Union member states are encouraged to take action to implement the Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines. A copy of the Africa Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines can be found at: www.InternetSociety.org/doc/aiisg.