Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African
technology group, has officially launched its Zambian Cyber Security Fusion
Centre (CSFC) in Lusaka, making this the third centre of its kind in Africa.
Speaking during the launch the Chief Executive Officer of
Liquid C2, David Behr revealed that Zambia’s ongoing digital transformation has
seen businesses increase their online service adoption to serve the growing cyber population, meaning Zambian businesses are becoming increasingly high-risk
targets for cyber-attacks.
“Our Cyber Security Fusion Centre will provide businesses
with timeous responses to mitigate these attacks successfully, ensuring that
their business is prepared to face current and even future threats,” he stated.
In Zambia’s case, government
research shows that 2021 saw over 10 million cyber-attacks on citizens and
businesses, including mobile money reversal scams, social
media account hijacking, and fake product promotions and investment schemes.
Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Mutati, announced last
year that an increase in cybercrime is among the country’s biggest threats.
“Launching
Liquid C2’s third Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Zambia is critical in
safeguarding the country’s digital economy. Adding the Cyber Security Fusion
Centre to the country’s cyber security infrastructure will strengthen our
ability to protect vital small businesses from increasing cybercrime threats,
as it focuses on bolstering the growth of the small businesses sector. The
Centre will offer comprehensive cyber security services, including threat
intelligence, detection, and incident response, customised to meet the
requirements of businesses in Zambia. By providing these services, Liquid C2
aims to enable businesses of all sizes to concentrate on their growth without
worrying about the escalating cyber security risks,” said Mark Townsend, CEO of
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Zambia.
This centre
will prove invaluable in Liquid C2’s efforts to ensure Zambian customers have
access to real-time intelligence-driven alerts and advisory services, enabling
them to mitigate potential threats timeously. Most importantly, customers can
focus on their critical business needs, while Liquid manages their customers’
cyber security requirements 24/7/365 with the most cost-efficient and effective
approach.
The Zambian
CSFC is the third in the matrix of security centres to be launched by Liquid C2
in Africa. The centres are designed to allow the organisation an increasing
oversight and understanding of the cyber threats its customers face in
real-time. Liquid C2 relies on the data gathered from all the CFSCs and
manages every element of cyber protection using this intelligence to build a
mesh to identify, mitigate and protect businesses across the continent
The new CSFC
is also a beacon that raises awareness about the vital need for cyber security
for all businesses. The Centre also stands as a key pillar in Zambia’s economic
growth plans as it continues its digital transformation journey. Therefore,
there is a real need for enterprises, governments, and citizens to be aware of
the dangers of operating in the online space and arm themselves with the
ability to mitigate cyber threats.
Liquid C2 is
committed to playing a role in strengthening cyber security offerings in
Zambia, and with the launch of this CSFC, the organisation is better placed to
assist customers in real-time and enable them to be proactive rather than
reactive in today’s complex cyber security landscape.
