Gabon enhances cybersecurity with MITRE Corporation partnership to protect critical infrastructure
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The National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies ANINF launched a capacity-building workshop in Libreville on Monday, April 20, 2026, focusing on the protection of critical infrastructure. This training session, conducted in partnership with the MITRE Corporation, a leading American cybersecurity organization, is a crucial step in strengthening Gabon's digital posture against increasing global cyber threats. Initiated by ANINF Director General Alberto Wenceslas Mounguengui Moudoki, the workshop, running until April 25, includes ANINF agents and representatives from sectoral ministries. It aligns with the presidential vision for a digitally sovereign Gabon, capable of managing its information systems and responding effectively to major incidents. Experts from the MITRE Corporation are leading technical sessions, signifying a deep partnership between Libreville and Washington on strategic digital transformation issues. A key focus is the development of a Cyber Incident Response Plan CIRP, designed to coordinate public and private sector responses to attacks or systemic failures. The NIST 800-61 Revision 2 standard, an international benchmark for IT incident management, guides the methodology. Participants are studying core CIRP components, including risk assessment, incident classification, reporting requirements, and intelligence sharing protocols, all vital for the resilience of strategic information systems. ANINF aims to implement a paradigm shift by equipping
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