To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offences, Kaspersky and AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement to prevent and fight cybercrime.
Strengthening the existing relationship between the two organisations, the agreement provides for enhanced data exchange on cyber threats and cybercrime trends, with Kaspersky handing over such data to AFRIPOL for further criminal intelligence analysis by the organisation. Another aspect of collaboration includes the provision of assistance, know-how, and technical knowledge in information security analysis by Kaspersky’s vastly experienced teams of experts.
The official signing ceremony took place at AFRIPOL’s headquarters in Algiers on November 18, with the agreement signed by Kaspersky founder and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky, and AFRIPOL’s Acting Executive Director, Ambassador Jalel Chelba.
Kaspersky founder and CEO, Eugene Kaspersky, noted: “An effective fight against cybercrime is inconceivable without cooperation. Our company has always put collaborative effort first, sharing its expertise with the widest range of stakeholders: the security expert community, law enforcement agencies, and also the general public to empower them with knowledge about acute cyber threats. Hence, by advancing our cooperation with AFRIPOL and by equipping the agency with both the information and technology required for responding to emerging cyber threats, we hope to enhance our contribution to fostering greater cyber resilience and safer cyberspace for all.”
AFRIPOL Acting Executive Director Ambassador Jalel Chelba stated: “This agreement with Kaspersky represents a major step forward in strengthening Africa’s digital defences. By leveraging Kaspersky’s expertise and resources, we are not only enhancing AFRIPOL’s ability to counter cyber threats but also contributing to the protection of a secure digital space for all African citizens. This collaboration brings substantial added value to both our organisations: it strengthens AFRIPOL’s operational framework in combating cybercrime while allowing Kaspersky to play a key role in the digital security of a strategically important continent in terms of cybersecurity. Together, we are taking a significant step towards resilience and digital trust in Africa by mobilising the best of both partners.”
