Government partners with private companies after suffering massive cyber attacks
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Government strikes partnerships with giant tech companies to bolster cyber resilience in the wake of attacks
Government strikes partnerships with giant tech companies to bolster cyber resilience in the wake of attacks.
The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) has announced the formation of a round table on cybersecurity.
The roundtable is a collaboration between the government and the private sector aimed at tackling cyber threats amid recent attacks.
CS Owalo explained that private companies will be tasked with protecting critical infrastructure.
Oracle Technologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Huawei Technologies, and Dell Technologies have also been tapped for the role.
“We acknowledge that the complexity and scale of recent cyber incidents call for collaboration between the private sector. The private sector brings innovation, agility, and specialized knowledge, while the public sector which drives the digital transformation possesses the regulatory authority and broader understanding of national security concerns,” read their official statement.
According to the ministry, the partnership will encourage information sharing, development, and implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, spread cyber awareness and education and enhance collaboration with multinational organizations among other objectives.
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“As we navigate this ever-changing cyber landscape, the collaboration and coordination between the private sector and public sector will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our nation against cyber threats.”
The government announced the partnership, days after Kenya encountered cyber attacks from a group operating under the pseudonym “Anonymous Sudan.”
The attacks resulted in downtimes for critical services like eCitizen and Kenya Power tokens, affecting both government websites and Kenyan companies.
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