The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) jointly organised a Webinar on Digital Financial Services Security Recommendations – Lessons from ITU. This webinar was intended for the DFS ecosystem stakeholders in Ethiopia.
The webinar delved into
ITU DFS Security Recommendations aimed at improving security in the DFS Ecosystem. It covered essential recommendations and best practices for regulators and providers, emphasizing resilience against vulnerabilities like SS7 flaws and SIM swap fraud.
Participants learned about:- Mitigating SS7 vulnerabilities for DFS regulators and mobile network operators.
- Safeguarding against SIM-related vulnerabilities.
- Mobile application security best practices for regulators.
- A model MOU template for cooperation between Telecommunications Regulators and Central Banks.
Panelists:
Target Audience: Working group of DFS Stakeholders in Ethiopia, Policymakers, DFS regulators, mobile network operators, and financial service providers focused on enhancing DFS security in Ethiopia.
