Key Takeaways:
- Cybersecurity Partnership: The African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) and Kaspersky sign a five-year agreement to strengthen Africa’s fight against cybercrime.
- Enhanced Information Sharing: Kaspersky will provide AFRIPOL with crucial cyber threat data to improve forensic analysis and response capabilities.
- Technical Expertise and Support: Kaspersky’s experts will offer technical assistance and knowledge in information security analysis to enhance AFRIPOL’s capacity.
Algiers, Algeria – AFRIPOL, the African Union’s police cooperation mechanism, and Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity leader, have joined forces to combat cybercrime across the African continent. The five-year cooperation agreement, signed at AFRIPOL’s headquarters in Algiers, focuses on enhancing information sharing and strengthening Africa’s digital defenses.
Under the agreement, Kaspersky will provide AFRIPOL with critical cyber threat data, enabling more effective forensic intelligence analysis and improving the continent’s ability to respond to and mitigate cyber risks.
“Kaspersky will provide AFRIPOL with critical cyber threat data for forensic intelligence analysis, helping to improve the collective ability to respond to and mitigate cyber risks across Africa,” states the report, highlighting the importance of data sharing in combating cybercrime.
In addition to data sharing, Kaspersky’s experts will offer support, technical expertise, and knowledge in information security analysis to AFRIPOL. This collaboration is expected to significantly boost AFRIPOL’s capacity to fight cybercrime and enhance the resilience of African nations against cyber threats.
During the signing ceremony, Mr. Jalal Shalba, Acting Executive Director of AFRIPOL, emphasized the importance of the agreement in safeguarding Africa’s digital space and building greater digital trust and resilience across the continent.
Mr. Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of Kaspersky, echoed these sentiments, stating that the partnership will contribute to a safer digital environment for all and enhance Africa’s cybersecurity posture.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in AFRIPOL’s mission to address the growing challenges of cybercrime in Africa. By partnering with Kaspersky, AFRIPOL is leveraging global expertise and resources to strengthen its capabilities and ensure that African nations are better equipped to face the evolving landscape of digital threats.
