Cyber Security

SIGLA Cyber​
 

SIGLA's focus relates to leadership and governance on the African continent. This includes Africa's digital space, cyber threats and emerging technologies. The Cyber@SIGLA project was launched in 2018 project with a special emphasis on cyber warfare and cyber strategy and their role in terms of development within the military and security context. The cyber project has grown in its scope and activity and from 2022 will be broadened to include the space and cyber domains and related emerging technology threats.

Our emphasis is on creating and giving effect to innovative partnerships across academia, industry, and government within the Southern Africa region which aim to strengthen digital security competencies, deepen research and promote resilience. SIGLA Cyber has three strategic focus areas: