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Staff Reporter THE Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) hosted a Constituents Engagement in Windhoek, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing the country’s cybersecurity landscape. The engagement focused on strengthening national collaboration to protect Namibia’s critical infrastructure and information systems while building a trusted and resilient cyber ecosystem that safeguards public interests. Chief Executive Officer of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and Head of NAM-CSIRT, Emilia Nghikembua, underscored the collective responsibility of strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity defences. PICTURED: Stakeholders attending the NAM-CSIRT Constituent Engagement in Windhoek. Photo: NAM-CSIRT “A National Computer Security Incident Response Team is not merely an institutional designation, but a pragmatic framework for collective defence. It enables us to align policies, share insights, and mobilise rapid, effective responses to evolving cyber threats,” Nghikembua said. She further stressed that collaboration and trust are essential in combating increasingly complex cyberattacks. “Collaboration is not optional but a strategic necessity. When trusted partners share intelligence and best practices, it accelerates incident response, reduces duplication, and strengthens national resilience,” she added. NAM-CSIRT’s ongoing transparency and accountability efforts were also highlighted, including the publication of quarterly and bi-annual landscape reports that provide insights into Namibia’s cybersecurity environment, threats, and progress. CRAN’s Executive for ICT, Elton Witbooi, outlined NAM-CSIRT’s achievements in expanding incident response capabilities and fostering cross-sector coordination. “Our information sharing has matured into structured, trusted channels that deliver timely and actionable intelligence. We have also prioritised capacity building through training, tabletop exercises, and knowledge sharing to empower both public and private stakeholders,” he said. Participants were encouraged to build safe community spaces for sharing knowledge and to work closely with NAM-CSIRT in establishing sectoral Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRTs) to ensure broader participation and readiness. Nghikembua concluded by urging all stakeholders to strengthen trust, collaboration, and collective defence to safeguard Namibia’s digital future.
