A rise in cyber threats has accompanied the digital expansion in Africa. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting African organisations due to perceived vulnerabilities and the rapid adoption of digital technologies. The African Union Commission report 2022 revealed that Africa faced over 100 million cyberattacks in 2021, with South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria being the most affected. These attacks often exploit inadequate security infrastructure, lack of awareness, and limited regulatory frameworks.

Aside from financial constraints and regulatory gaps, a significant bane has been the skills shortage of cybersecurity professionals stemming from a lack of adequate training (capacity building). According to the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC), Africa has a cybersecurity workforce gap of over 500,000 professionals.

Part of the skills gap is the know-how in assessing and auditing an organisation’s security incident management processes based on the SIM3 (Security Incident Management Maturity Model) framework. The SIM3 framework is designed to evaluate and improve the maturity of an organisation’s incident response capabilities across various dimensions, including policy, tools, communication, and metrics.

The TrustBroker Africa (TBA) SIM3 Auditor Certification training is a perfect fit to help close the technical know-how gap experienced across the African landscape.

WACREN is organising this training in collaboration with Forum sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet au Bénin (FGI Bénin) and the Open CSIRT Foundation (OCF).

By obtaining the SIM3 Auditor Certification, professionals validate their expertise in evaluating and improving security incident management processes, contributing to their organisations’ overall security posture.

Becoming a SIM3 Certified Auditor offers several benefits. The certification validates the holders’ expertise in security incident management, increasing their credibility and recognition within the cybersecurity community.

Holding a SIM3 certification can open doors to advanced roles in cybersecurity, such as incident response manager, security consultant, or cybersecurity auditor. The certification process also equips the holder with a deeper understanding of the SIM3 framework and best practices in incident management, enhancing their ability to assess and improve security processes.

Moreover, organisations increasingly recognise the importance of mature incident management practices, creating a demand for certified SIM3 auditors to help them achieve and maintain high standards.

As a certified auditor, you can play a crucial role in strengthening an organisation’s security posture by identifying vulnerabilities, recommending improvements, and ensuring effective incident response mechanisms are in place.

FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppEmail