[AfriNIC-announce] Press Release, AfGWG-Law Enforcement Event
Lillian Sharpley
lillian at afrinic.net
Wed Jan 20 14:27:55 SAST 2010
For Immediate Release
20 January 2010
http://www.afrinic.net/press_release_le_200110.htm
*"African Inter-Governmental Coordination and Cooperation for a Safer
Internet"*
Challenges related to cyber crime and Internet security pose a serious
threat to the confidence and progress of Internet service worldwide
including in Africa. Therefore, AfriNIC is advocating increased
communications and coordination with the National Regulatory
Authorities, governments, policy makers and the technical community to
improve confidence and trust in the cyberspace.
"African Inter-Governmental Coordination and Cooperation for a Safer
Internet" is the theme at the AfriNIC Government Working Group -- Law
Enforcement Event that is scheduled to take place 25 -- 26 January 2010,
at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Cyber City, Mauritius.
During this two-day event that is closed to government officials who are
responsible for law enforcement and cyber security, participants will
discuss: current challenges with Internet-related crimes; steps being
taken by law enforcement agencies; ways in which these challenges
manifest in their respective countries and potential efforts to combat
such challenges; ideas to promote security by facilitating global
cooperation and coordination; insight into the Internet Ecosystem and
its governance; National CERT (Computer Emergency Readiness Team)
Programs implemented in the African region; and, how government agencies
can participate in the policy development process to ensure their voices
are heard regarding Internet protection issues.
"We are looking forward to this very important opportunity to exchange
with government law enforcement agencies in our region. Creating strong
alliances and sharing information between governments is a step in the
right direction to achieving a more secure and safer Internet and
AfriNIC is committed to continuing its efforts to facilitate such
initiatives" stated Mr. Adiel Akplogan, CEO, AfriNIC.
Government officials representing various countries in the African
region will attend this event, as well as the US Department of Justice,
Council of Europe, ICANN/IANA, and other RIR organisations.
The African Network Information Center (AfriNIC) is the Regional
Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa, responsible for the distribution and
management of Internet number resources throughout the African region.
www.afrinic.net <http://www.afrinic.net>
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Contact: Lillian Sharpley
Communications Area Manager
press at afrinic.net
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