Kaspersky and AFRIPOL Enhance Cybersecurity Training for African Law Enforcement
Severity: Low (Score: 21.9)
Sources: Kaspersky, Securelist
Summary
Kaspersky, in collaboration with AFRIPOL, conducted cybersecurity training for law enforcement from 23 African countries from November 2025 to March 2026. Approximately 40 officers participated in the 'Security Operations and Threat Hunting' program, focusing on SOC activities and advanced threat detection techniques. The training included practical knowledge on identifying malicious activity in Windows and Linux environments and analyzing attacker tactics. Online Q&A sessions allowed participants to engage with Kaspersky experts for deeper insights. This initiative aims to strengthen the capabilities of law enforcement agencies to combat the growing complexity of cybercrime across Africa. The collaboration reflects a commitment to knowledge sharing between the private sector and law enforcement. Kaspersky's Vice President emphasized the importance of cooperation in tackling sophisticated cybercrime. The program is part of a broader effort to build a safer digital environment. Key Points: • Kaspersky trained 40 law enforcement officers from 23 African countries in cybersecurity. • The training focused on SOC activities and advanced threat detection techniques. • Collaboration aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities against cybercrime.
Key Entities
- Financial (industry)
- Government (industry)
- Linux (platform)
- Windows (platform)