A pandora’s box exists within the digital landscape, ajar by the prospect of cyber security threats.
It is that looping hole that USIU-Africa and the Cyber Security Institute (CSI) want to address, by signing a memorandum of understanding that will seek to see both institutions offer solutions within the digital space.
Signed between the varisty’s Vice Chancellor Prof Paul Zeleza and CSI’s chief executive Dr. Mark Matunga on July 31, the partnership will seek to leverage on existing infrastructure prevalent at both institutions so as to grow the region’s expertise in cyber security.
The MOU is set to see USIU-Africa and CSI offer opportunities for research and innovation, training and capacity building programs in cyber security.
USIU-Africa’s VC said the partnership will see both institutions leverage each other’s resources, knowledge base and unique perspectives to innovatively solve cyber security challenges in the country.
“The recent launch of Kenya’s Huduma number and the reported opportunities and challenges bring to the fore need for concerted efforts in providing safe use of technology in driving national development. We believe this cooperation will see us advance cybersecurity education programmes and research to enable us contribute to the technological growth in the region,” Prof Zeleza said.
He added that the MOU will also help Kenya strengthen its capacity to respond to technology and data security issues.
Through the partnership, both USIU-Africa and CSI will establish a Centre of Excellence focused on cyber security services in training and capacity building for education.
CSI will offer industry expertise to develop a dynamic curriculum both as a concentration and as a certification course for the private university.
“We cannot take lightly the fact that we live in an age fraught with digital and cyber risks. It is for this reason that we were keen to partner with USIU-Africa. Through the partnership, we look forward to working with USIU-Africa and its other partners in tackling the various cyber security issues facing our nation, “said Dr. Mark Matunga, Cyber Security Institute’s CEO.
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