Speaking at the opening, Amadou Jallow, program officer at GCSA, highlighted that the next five months will be intensive as they will deal with the interface of cyber security to fortify the country’s defences and uphold the integrity of the nation’s digital infrastructure.
Amadou A. Bah, president of GCSA who doubles as the president of the Africa Cyber Security Alliance said they want to ensure that the country’s protectors stay ahead of the civilians no matter the situation.
“We need to understand that the cyber space is one big virtual world where a lot of things can go wrong and if such instances happens, there are key sectors that usually fall back. Therefore, we need to equip the security sector on cyber security that will safeguard the country. Countries are now attacking each other on the virtual space to paralyse each other’s critical infrastructure,” he said.
Sanusi Drammeh, director of Cyber Security at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, described the training as a testimony of their collaborative efforts towards advancing cyber security and ensuring the smooth digital transformation process.
“With the emergence of new technology, we cannot escape the fact that we are digitally engulfed. Therefore, we need to ensure that all stakeholders are brought on board to play their quota towards strengthening the cyber space and making sure it is resilient,” he alluded.
Major Momodou A. Jallow, acting director of communication and IT at GAF, expressed gratitude to GCSA for equipping GAF with the skills and knowledge needed to defend the growing barrier of cyber crimes.
“This is also a testament to the ever evolving nature of warfare in the digital age. Therefore, as the guardians of our nation’s security it is imperative for our personnels to have the skills and knowledge to counter these cyber threats.”
He urged participants to take the training seriously and utilise the knowledge in safeguarding the nation.
