The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) hosted a Constituents Engagement in Windhoek, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity landscape.
The engagement emphasised the collective responsibility of protecting Namibia’s critical infrastructure and information systems while advancing the development of a trusted and resilient cyber ecosystem that safeguards the public interest.
Mrs Emilia Nghikembua, Chief Executive Officer of CRAN and Head of NAMCSIRT, highlighted the united efforts of CRAN, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), and NAM-CSIRT in fortifying Namibia’s cybersecurity posture.
“A National Computer Security Incident Response Team is not merely an institutional designation, but a pragmatic framework for collective defense. It enables us to align policies, share insights, and mobilise rapid, effective responses to evolving cyber threats,” stated Nghikembua.
Nghikembua further emphasised the importance of national collaboration in addressing increasingly complex cyberattacks.
She stressed that trust is the foundation for effective partnerships, ensuring the protection of essential services, the economy, and citizens’ rights.
“Collaboration is not optional, but a strategic necessity,” she stressed. “When trusted partners share intelligence and best practices, it accelerates incident response, reduces duplication, and strengthens national resilience.”
NAM-CSIRT’s transparency and accountability were also highlighted, with quarterly and bi-annual landscape reports providing insights into Namibia’s cybersecurity environment, threats, and progress.
Mr. Elton Witbooi, Executive for ICT at CRAN, elaborated on 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,” Witbooi said.
“We have also prioritised capacity building through training, tabletop exercises, and knowledge sharing to empower both public and private stakeholders.”
Constituents were encouraged to build safe community spaces for sharing knowledge and to work closely with NAM-CSIRT in establishing sectoral CIRTs, ensuring broader participation and collective readiness.
Mrs Nghikembua concluded by urging all stakeholders to elevate trust, strengthen collaboration, and expand the circle of cybersecurity defenders across Namibia.
– In the photo: Stakeholders who attended the NAM-CSIRT engagement meeting in Windhoek.
