By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
Namibia’s Deputy Minister of
Information and Communication Technology, Wenzel Kavaka, has officially opened
a masterclass on cyber incident handling, response and crisis communication to
strengthen national cybersecurity preparedness and resilience.
The Namibia Cyber Security
Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) Masterclass was held on October 14, 2026, on
the sidelines of the 9th ICT Summit in Ongwediva.
In his remarks, Mr. Kavaka
emphasised that cybersecurity requires a proactive, whole-of-organisation
approach, highlighting that effective communication is just as important as
technical response during a cyber incident.
He underscored the
importance of accurate, timely and transparent information in protecting public
trust, guiding stakeholders and minimising the impact of cyber threats.
Organised by the
Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and NAM-CSIRT during
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the masterclass brought together technical
specialists, information security professionals, communications practitioners
and decision-makers.
The event focused on
strengthening cyber preparedness, incident response, crisis communication and
national cyber resilience.
