• Togo launches cybersecurity training for 250 professionals, August 28
• Program offers ISO, CompTIA certifications to boost threat response
• Togo now ranks 8th in Africa on global cybersecurity index

The Togolese government, through the National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCy), launched a certification training program on Thursday, August 28, for 250 professionals. Participants can pursue three international certifications: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer for designing and managing an Information Security Management System, ISO 27035 Lead Incident Manager for handling security incidents, and CompTIA Security+ for network and system protection.

"This program is being implemented in partnership with the Togo Digital Agency (ATD), with support from the GIZ Togo ProDigiT project (Digital Transformation of the Togolese Economy), co-financed by Germany, Luxembourg, and the European Union," a statement read. "The goal is to equip these Togolese professionals with the skills needed to anticipate, detect, and respond effectively to digital threats."

The initiative is part of Togo’s 2024-2028 national cybersecurity strategy, which aims to establish the country as a regional leader in the field. It comes as African nations face increasing exposure to cyberattacks. The acceleration of digital transformation across the continent is creating new vulnerabilities for cybercriminals, prompting governments to step up their efforts to improve digital security.

According to Interpol data shared at a 2025 panel during the African Financial Inclusion Initiative (AfPI), Africa loses more than $4 billion annually to cyberattacks, with an estimated increase of 150% in 2024. In Togo, authorities have acknowledged these cybersecurity challenges. The country has improved its ranking from 151st in 2018 to 67th globally on the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index. It now ranks eighth on the continent.

Investing in human capital for cybersecurity is expected to strengthen Togo's position in this area. This skills development also demonstrates the country's commitment to better protecting its critical infrastructure, attracting digital investments, and boosting the confidence of businesses and citizens in the digital economy.

Adoni Conrad Quenum