MASERU - The Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Chief Thesele ’Maseribane says there is need for the government to fast-track the implementation of cyber security systems by training MPs, civil servants and the private sector on how to protect themselves against cyber-crime.
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March 2, 2020
OWN CORRESPONDENT
2 min read
Cyber security under spotlight
The Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Chief Thesele ’Maseribane
’Maseribane was speaking at the first national cyber security symposium which was held in Maseru on Friday.
The seminar which was held to raise awareness on what cyber-crime is all about and the dangers it poses.
Also present at the event were cyber security and cyber-crime experts drawn from Lesotho and outside the country. ’Maseribane applauded all stakeholders who had invested their time to be part of the discussions.
“The proposed collaboration will bring the nation to effectively deal with sophisticated cyber threats and that it will strengthen the confidence and trust in the digital systems that the country depends on,” he said.
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Speaking at the same event, cyber-crime and cyber bullying expert from the University of Witwatersrand, Professor Kiru Pillay defined cyber security as the practice of defending computers, networks and data from malicious attacks.
Prof Pillay said it is important for Lesotho to have tight cyber security because cyber-crimes are not restricted, as hackers can attack the targeted data from anywhere in the world.
For his part Napo Mosola from the National University of Lesotho (NUL) said is important for the country to implement cyber security systems to protect both the national and individuals’ data.
He however, said some of challenges that Lesotho faces in that field include inadequate regulatory framework to support cyber security and lack of general or public awareness about the crime.