| 09:00 - 09:55 | Welcome and opening remarks
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Paul Odoi, Principal Data Networks Engineer, Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, Uganda
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Irene Kaggwa, Ag. Executive Director & Director for Engineering and Communication Infrastructure, UCC, Uganda
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Seizo Onoe, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU
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Jean-Robert Hountomey, Founder and Director, AfricaCERT
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Kwadwo Osafo-Maafo, Chair of ITU-T Study Group 17 Regional Group for Africa (SG17RG-AFR) | Head of Cyber Security Division and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), NCA, Ghana: "Introduction to ITU-T Study Group 17"
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| 09:55 - 10:25 | Keynote: The human element in cybersecurity
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10:25 - 10:55
| Coffee break and Group photo
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10:55 - 13:00
| Session 1: Enhancing national cybersecurity frameworks with international cybersecurity standards - CDC framework and transition strategies
This session explored the critical process of implementing international cybersecurity standards at the national level with a focus on
Recommendation ITU-T X.1060,
Framework for the creation and operation of a cyber defence centre, which serves as a cornerstone for enhancing national cybersecurity resilience. Expert presentations guided participants through transition from existing cybersecurity structures to the adaptive CDC model including perspectives from country experiences in successfully implementing Recommendation X.1060 within their unique national contexts.
Moderator:
Honey Makola,
Manager, Cybersecurity, The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
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Jean-Robert Hountomey, Founder and Director, AfricaCERT: "Implementation of international standards into national frameworks"
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Shigenori Takei,
Security evangelist | Security consultant | Editor of Recommendation ITU-T X.1060 Editor | NTT group certified security principal, Japan: "Practical implementation of Recommendation ITU-T X.1060: Transitioning from a CERT to CDC" [ Presentation ]
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Abdenour Bourennane, Head of Incident Response, Algérie Télécom: "Insights on Algeria telecom's experience implementing X.1060 framework" [ Presentation ]
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13:00 - 14:30
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Session 2: Security baselines for digital infrastructure
This session delved into the critical topic of establishing security baselines for digital infrastructure by showcasing approaches applied in the context of e-government services and telecommunications while sharing insights and challenges associated with creating, implementing, and continuously enhancing of security baselines for digital infrastructure.
Moderator:
Shamsuddeen Sabo,
Manager, Cybersecurity unit, New Media & Information Security department, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
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Peter Wasenda, Uganda Revenue Authority: "Security baselines in the context of digitization of government services" [Presentation]
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William Kadio Kassy, Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI): "Security architecture framework for e-government services in Côte d'Ivoire" [ Presentation ]
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Wilfred Kabunga, MTN Uganda: "Security baselines for digital infrastructure" [
Presentation ]
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14:30 - 15:30
| Lunch break
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15:30 - 16:45
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Session 3: Evolving security strategies for emerging technologies
This session shed light on approaches towards securing emerging technologies and explore innovative strategies to regulation with the use of statistical insights to strengthen regulatory frameworks in this ever-evolving digital landscape.
Moderator: Xiaoya Yang, ITU-T Study Group 17 Counsellor
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Kwadwo Osafo-Maafo, Chair of ITU-T Study Group 17 Regional Group for Africa (SG17RG-AFR) |
Head of Cyber Security Division and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), NCA, Ghana: "Use of statistics to support regulation" [ Presentation ]
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Princess Zawu, Project Manager, Mobile Network Operations, Liberia Telecommunication Corporation: "Evolving security strategies for Artificial Intelligence" [ Presentation ]
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Brian Scriber, Co-Chair of IoT SIG, M3AAWG | Vice President of Security and Privacy Technologies, CableLabs: "IoT Security in the Threat Landscape: Strategies to Secure Innovative Progress"
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16:45 - 17:15
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Session 4: Facilitating a trusted cyberspace for all - Overview of ITU-D activities
This session introduced the activities of the Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) in supporting the ITU membership
– particularly developing countries – to increase cybersecurity capabilities at the national level, in order to enhance security and resilience, build confidence and trust in the use of ICTs – making the digital realm more safe and secure for everyone.
Moderator: Xiaoya Yang, ITU-T Study Group 17 Counsellor
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