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Gabon Tests National Cybersecurity Readiness With Simulated Cyberattack Exercise

Techafricanews • September 14, 2026

The simulation involved a cyberattack scenario in which participating teams were required to analyse the threat, activate their response procedures and coordinate their actions.

Gabon has strengthened its national cybersecurity preparedness through a simulated cyberattack exercise involving several government administrations.

The national cybersecurity exercise was held on September 11, 2026, at the headquarters of the Agence Nationale des Infrastructures Numériques et des Fréquences (ANINF). The exercise was designed to test the country’s ability to detect, respond to and coordinate a response to a cyber incident.

The simulation involved a cyberattack scenario in which participating teams were required to analyse the threat, activate their response procedures and coordinate their actions. The exercise provided an opportunity to assess existing cyber defence mechanisms while identifying areas requiring further improvement.

The initiative was led by ANINF Director-General Alberto Mounguengui Moudoki and forms part of the strategic partnership between Gabon and the United States. The exercise also received technical support from MITRE Corporation.

ANINF said the exercise goes beyond a simulation by providing an assessment of the collective preparedness of government administrations and helping identify measures needed to build a more coordinated, proactive and resilient national cybersecurity framework.

The agency said the initiative reinforces its commitment to strengthening digital security and supporting Gabon’s efforts to build greater digital sovereignty and resilience. The exercise aligns with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s vision for a more sovereign, resilient and secure Gabon in the digital space.

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Gabon Enhances Cybersecurity with Training and Simulated Attack Exercise Gabon has recently concluded a nine-month cybersecurity training program delivered by MITRE, aimed at enhancing the skills of officials from the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies (ANINF) and other public institutions. The training focused on the MITRE ATT&CK framework and Cyber Threat Intelligence, equipping participants to better detect and respond to cyber threats. Following this initiative, a simulated cyberattack exercise was conducted on September 11, 2026, to test the nation's cybersecurity readiness. This exercise involved multiple government teams analyzing a cyber threat and activating response procedures. Both initiatives are part of a strategic partnership with the United States and are designed to improve Gabon's national cybersecurity framework and resilience. The training concluded with the presentation of certificates to participants, emphasizing the commitment to strengthening digital security in Gabon. 2 sources 31

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