The NTT data, formerly known as Dimension Data, has urged private and public institutions across the country to reassess their cyber security strategies to avert the adverse risks of cyberattacks orchestrated by criminals using artificial intelligence (AI).
Speaking in Nairobi, the NTT Data East Africa General Manager of Managed Services, Peter Gitonga, urged companies across the country to develop robust security strategies that seamlessly integrate people, processes, and platforms while embracing the principle of zero trust to avert the accelerating cyber-attacks targeting Kenya over the past year.
Gitonga further cautioned against relying solely on cybersecurity tools, emphasizing that the implementation, maintenance, and operation of such tools demand significant investment in time, resources, and specialized skills.
According to data from the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) state agencies, internet and cloud service providers have been the most vulnerable to these cyberattacks.
“This alarming trend reflects a growing concern amid the country’s increased digitization of the economy. State agencies, internet and cloud service providers, and academic institutions were the primary targets of these attacks,” the NTT statement read.
Gitonga stressed the need for specialized knowledge and expertise in addressing concerns such as intellectual property, privacy breaches, misinformation, data integrity, lack of control, and integration complexities, highlighting the transformative potential of Gen-AI alongside its accompanying ethical dilemmas and cyber threats.
By:
