ECOWAS set to unveil Cybersecurity Advancement Platform

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced its intention to introduce the Joint Platform for Advancing Cybersecurity in West Africa.

ECOWAS disclosed that the launch is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, in Abuja. This announcement was made on Monday through its official X account (ecowas_cedeao).

The initiative’s primary focus is to bolster regional cyber diplomacy, safeguard critical infrastructure, combat cybercrime, and uphold data sovereignty.

In partnership with esteemed collaborators, ECOWAS is hosting this event to mark the official commencement of the ECOWAS Action Plan. The plan’s objective is to enhance regional cybersecurity capabilities and fortify resilience in the face of cyber threats.

The post reads, “ECOWAS will launch, on Tuesday, 12 September, in Abuja, Nigeria, the Joint Platform for the Advancement of Cybersecurity in West Africa, focusing on regional cyber diplomacy, the protection of critical infrastructures, the fight against cybercrime and data sovereignty.”