Computer Security: Mauritius Affiliated to International Organization

Computer incidents reported to the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) agency that falls under the responsibility of the National Computer Board (NCB), can now count on the expertise of the Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams. This internationally recognized organization specializing in the rapid dissemination of information about computer incidents, has this week, to have accepted to join the CERT.

The Minister of Information Technology and Communication (ICT), Pillay Tassarajen Chedumbrum supported work at a workshop held in Ebony on the theme 'Mobile Application Security and Hacking "this Thursday, May 31 that means that Maurice plays now in the big leagues. "We are getting international recognition," he said.

During his speech, the Minister of ICT extensively with the industry of mobile telephony. The minister said the strong demand for smartphones requires users to keep safe from hackers. "We find that many organizations in Mauritius are not sufficiently equipped and lack the skills needed to combat hackers," he said.

During this workshop, NCB has also launched a pamphlet containing practical advice for users of laptops can better protect themselves.