Madagascar is still very vulnerable to the rise in cyber threats.
A national cybersecurity strategy will thus be put in place by requesting multi-sectoral and inclusive participation in order to protect infrastructure, administration, businesses and citizens. This initiative is launched by the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications through the Malagasy Digital Governance and Identity Management Project (PRODIGY). Indeed, ” digitalization is essential in the life of the Malagasy population, to name only money transfers and digital education. But the more we advance, we find ourselves in uncertainty. This becomes a door opener for cyber threats. This is why the State is preparing to strengthen our digital resilience in the face of cyber threats by developing this national cybersecurity strategy which requires multi-sector mobilization. », Explained the responsible minister Mahefa Andriamampiadana, during the official launch workshop of this national cybersecurity strategy last week at the Carlton Hotel.
Young cyber specialists. He specifies that this strategy is based primarily on risk analyzes which differ at the level of the administration and the private sector, or even at the level of sectors such as banks and education. “ Meetings between all stakeholders are then necessary in order to establish this national strategy together. Indeed, digital development cannot be done without protection against any cyber attack. It’s like a car without brakes. To do this, an awareness campaign will be carried out in order to strengthen the culture of cybersecurity which is very weak from a technical and behavioral point of view in Madagascar. For example, you should not reveal your password or click on an email straight away. Speaking of vitally important organizations like banks and institutions, we need to invest more in a digital ecosystem because installing antiviruses is no longer enough. In addition, training of a generation of young cyber specialists is required in the face of the lack of skills “, he said.
Opportunities
to support the digital development of the country, “ the stakeholders concerned commit to implementing this national cybersecurity strategy in three months. This concerns different themes including, among others, child protection, gender-based violence, justice, international cooperation in the event of an international investigation into digital incidents such as cyberattacks and data breaches or “forensics”. A donor conference will then be organized for the implementation of this strategy which constitutes a common vision for digital sovereignty for Madagascar. Furthermore, this strategy offers numerous opportunities in terms of skills development and support for digital transformation. », explained Eric Rakotomaniraka, team leader in charge of digital incidents in Madagascar or CIRT. For her part, the president of the Digital Development committee, MP Clarisse Manjary, noted that an update of the cybersecurity law adopted in 2014 is essential given technological developments.
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