Stories By Agnes Ekebuike
JustUnsecure, a leading nonprofit organisation focused on cybersecurity in Africa, in collaboration with Suwebatu AB, have launched AfriHackBox platform during the Cybersecurity Summit Africa held in Lagos recently.
The platform aims to transform the cybersecurity landscape across the African continent by equipping professionals and aspiring experts with the skills needed to tackle evolving digital threats.
Speaking at the launch, the co-Founder at JustUnsecure, Babatunde Anifowoshe, said: “We are excited to unveil AfriHackBox in collaboration with Suwebatu AB, who aligns with our shared vision of fostering cybersecurity talent across the continent. Our mission is to train over 500,000 individuals annually and raise $25 million to sustain and expand our initiatives, creating a safer digital environment in Africa.”
Addressing the need for collaboration and shared responsibility in the fight against cyber threats, CEO/MD of Swebatu AB, Paul John, said: “Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue; it’s a societal challenge that requires collaboration across sectors. The public-private partnership model is essential for ensuring the sustainability and growth of initiatives like AfriHackBox.”
Senior Special Adviser to the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Mr Arnold Agure-Dam, in his presentation titled: ‘Building a Resilient Cyber security Ecosystem: Africa’s Path to Digital Sovereignty’, noted that building a resilient cyber security ecosystem remained critical for Africa because its emergence as a hub for innovation, economic growth and technological advancement, is increasingly exposing it to cyber threats that have the potential to derail its progress if not effectively managed.
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