Cyber Resilience and Incident Response in Africa’s Digital Economy on June 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

The Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), in collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and The Competence Centre Digital Trust, invites you to a high-level virtual workshop titled “Cyber Resilience and Incident Response in Africa’s Digital Economy” on June 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.. This session is part of the Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Consortium initiative, with generous support from Movetia.

As Africa accelerates its digital transformation journey, the risks associated with cyber threats, data breaches, and infrastructure vulnerabilities continue to grow. This workshop brings together leading cybersecurity experts to discuss practical approaches for enhancing cyber resilience, strengthening digital trust, and developing robust incident response strategies tailored to the African context.

Participants will Gain Insights into:

• The evolving threat landscape affecting businesses, governments, and startups across the continent
• Regulatory frameworks and best practices for designing effective incident response systems
• Opportunities for cross-border collaboration in cybersecurity capacity building
• The intersection of blockchain, cybersecurity, and trust infrastructure in digital economies

The Session will Feature Expert Presentations From:

• Harsh Tandel, Cybersecurity Consultant at Aujas Cybersecurity
• Dr. Nasir Baba Ahmed, Cybersecurity Consultant at Expleo Group
• Sulaiman Musa Abdullahi, CEO of Startbench Innovation Hub

Whether you are a government official, tech policymaker, digital entrepreneur, systems administrator, or cybersecurity enthusiast, this workshop will equip you with critical insights to navigate today’s cyber risks and build secure, resilient systems for Africa’s digital future.