Africa's digital adoption far outpaces cybersecurity
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Significance
The security of high-profile and sensitive processes such as elections is particularly significant as it has implications for both government legitimacy and political stability.
Impacts
- Pandemic-related economic strain could shrink necessary spending on cybersecurity.
- Skills shortages will remain a major impediment to boosting cybersecurity.
- Chinese investment in African IT infrastructure will rise.
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