By:
Robert Kwaku Annor
Cybervergent Chief Executive
Officer and Co-Founder Adetokunbo Omotosho has called for stronger
collaboration across industries, institutions and national borders to tackle
cybercrime, warning that Africa must actively participate in global
conversations shaping the future of digital security.
Omotosho made the call
following his participation in the World Economic Forum’s Partnership Against
Cybercrime initiative meeting held in Singapore last month, where he
represented Cybervergent.
Hosted by the International
Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), the meeting brought together
participants working towards a shared goal of advancing collective efforts to
tackle cybercrime.
Omotosho said addressing
cybercrime requires more than individual efforts, stressing the importance of
coordinated responses involving organisations and countries.
He noted that the issue is
particularly important for Africa as its economies become increasingly digital,
businesses expand their online operations and more critical services depend on
connected infrastructure.
“As our economies become
increasingly digital, businesses expand their online operations and more
critical services depend on connected infrastructure, strengthening the
security of these digital environments must become a priority,” he said.
He further argued that
Africa cannot afford to remain on the sidelines of conversations shaping the
future of digital security, urging organisations across the continent to become
active participants in developing the approaches, partnerships and capabilities
needed to address emerging threats.
According to Omotosho, this
will require stronger collaboration across organisations and borders, greater
knowledge sharing and more coordinated efforts to prevent and disrupt
cybercrime.
He reaffirmed Cybervergent’s
commitment to contributing to these conversations and helping build a more
secure and trusted digital ecosystem across Africa.
