Category: Cybersecurity

In today’s digital era, where devices permeate every facet of our daily lives, be it work, communication, shopping, or entertainment, ensuring online safety has become more crucial than ever. The idea of effecting proper cyber hygiene has gained prominence, particularly in the face of escalating cyber threats. Cyber hygiene refers to the steps and habits that individuals and organizations should cultivate to protect themselves in the digital environment, much like maintaining good health habits in the physical world. In an age where smartphones, smart homes, wearable devices, and even vehicles are interconnected through the internet, practicing good cyber hygiene has become an essential aspect of our digital lives. Recent discussions at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) have underscored the necessity of adopting an effective cyber hygiene routine to combat the…

The team after a morning of meetings and presentations at the eSecure offices In a bold move to bolster Africa’s digital defenses, the iLabAfrica Team embarked on a strategic mission to the heart of Eastern Europe. Poland, renowned for its rich history, technological advancement, and robust cybersecurity ecosystem, became the stage for this pivotal expedition. Led by Dr. Joseph Sevilla- Director @iLabAfrica, Eunice Maingi-Manager IT security  (@iLabAfrica ), John Mwangi - Representative of the Polish Kenya Chamber of Commerce, TIMU) and Pat Muthui-CEO of BCK Kenya Ltd (TaiSoc) the delegation traversed the country, engaging with industry leaders and academic institutions to forge new partnerships.  The expedition kicked off with strategic and product evaluation meetings at the eSecure offices in Warsaw.  Michal Ostrowski, Chief Revenue Officer, and Krzysztof Gortat, the CEO…

Picture this. You leave work in the evening with everything perfectly in order, only to wake up the next day to find that your systems across multiple departments have been hacked by a political organization. What would you do?  This was the grim reality of the KFC Fast Food Franchise on the morning of 5th May 2024. Customers in their restaurants were confronted with screens displaying messages from the Mutarrif Hamas Islamic Force, announcing a cyberattack creating a buzz on social media. This  ‘cyberattack,’ more accurately described as website defacement, occurs when malicious parties infiltrate a website and replace content on the site with their messages. The messages mostly convey a political or religious message, profanity, or other inappropriate content that would embarrass website owners, or a notice that a…

In an era of unprecedented digital advancements and interconnectedness, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been more critical. As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and frequency, organizations and individuals face an uphill task of protecting their sensitive data and digital assets from malicious attacks. Cybersecurity is of utmost importance in our digitally connected world. As our reliance on technology continues to grow, so do the threats posed by cybercriminals and malicious actors. Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information, such as personal data and financial records, from falling into the wrong hands.  @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University offers an Intermediate Certificate in Penetration Testing which is a comprehensive training program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the security posture of computer…