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Cybersecurity Special Interest Group

We develop cybersecurity awareness and capacity building for policymakers, IT-related professionals, and Internet users.

We are a group of professionals and passionate people that interact and exchange information to: 

  • Understand the cybersecurity environment in every country and region.
  • Provide basic and specialized training on cybersecurity, risks, and privacy matters.
  • Contribute to local discussions to raise cybersecurity awareness among governments, companies, civil society, academia, and technology users.

Our Activities 

Research and Knowledge-Sharing

Gathering, developing, and analyzing studies and data from different countries to understand cybersecurity better.

Cybersecurity Awareness

Sharing best practices to create awareness of cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity Capacity Building

Develop specialized training to reduce the cybersecurity skills gap worldwide.

Contribute to Public Policy Discussion

Defining the SIG’s position on cybersecurity regulations and exchange best practices.

Meet the Leadership Team

Learn how special interest groups and standing groups are making a difference and shaping tomorrow’s Internet.

  • Lead Facilitator: Rehema Akko
  • Vice Facilitator: Gedren Atanus
  • Secretary: Damas Mta
  • Board Members: Mwanaidi Jalia Msangi, Benson Kampamba, Michael Attoh
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Get Involved

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