MACRA’s Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (mwCERT) had the pleasure to host an educational tour for students from Malawi Defence Force Command and Staff College students in Lilongwe to strengthen awareness and preparedness in addressing emerging security threats..
Held under the theme “Confronting the Unknown: Strategies to Counter Emerging Transnational Security Threats”, the tour focused on assessing key vulnerabilities in Malawi’s border posts to detect and respond to illegal activities. The visit offered an opportunity to analyse the country’s ICT systems and institutions resilience against the increasing risk of cyber threats, while promoting national collaboration on digital security matters.
The tour also provided a platform for students to learn about mwCERT’s role in coordinating cybersecurity issues at both national and international levels.
MACRA’s Spectrum Monitoring Manager Derek Kondwani highlighted progress Malawi is making in securing its digital space through policy and legal frameworks. He cited Electronic Transactions and Cybersecurity Act of 2016, the Data Protection Act of 2024, and the development of the Cybersecurity and E-Evidence Bills as interventions critical to protecting information infrastructure, combat cybercrime, and promote a secure and trusted cyberspace Malawi’s digital transformation agenda.
