Malawi CERT

MACRA has trained Malawi Police Service Public Relations Officers and Prosecutors in its capacity as the designated Data Protection Authority and the national focal point for cybersecurity in Malawi. The training aimed to equip Public Relations Officers and Prosecutors with knowledge on data protection as well as cybersecurity. Inspector General of Police, Richard Luhanga, called […]

We have successfully wrapped up our cyber drills and awareness campaign at the University of Livingstonia in Rumphi. The event was a huge success, with students and staff gaining new knowledge on cyber security and data protection. Addressing the university community, Head of Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (MwCERT), Christopher Banda emphasized the need for

MACRA through Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (MwCERT) is carrying out cyberdrills targeting northern region tertiary institutions. On Wednesday, Mzuzu University ICT students were empowered with knowledge on cyber security. Christopher Banda, Head of CERT, briefed the students on various cyber-related topics, delving deeper into the cyber world. He emphasized the importance of cyber security

In today’s digital world, data is one of the most valuable assets and protecting it is more important than ever. Tourism professionals from across Malawi gathered for a Workshop on Data Protection for the Tourism Sector in Blantyre, a vital step toward building a safer, more trustworthy digital environment for travelers, operators, and stakeholders alike.

MACRA through its Data Protection Authority (DPA), has intensified efforts to safeguard sensitive personal data within the financial sector. Speaking in Blantyre during a Data Protection workshop for Malawi’s Financial Sector, Head of Data Protection, Daniel Chiwoni, said the Authority is conducting targeted trainings on the newly enacted Data Protection Act to help institutions understand