Morocco's Strategic Move Towards Cybersecurity Enhancement
Morocco is on the brink of establishing a regional African center dedicated to cybersecurity, a significant step that has recently progressed in the Parliament. The proposed legislation, known as Bill No. 01.26, seeks to ratify an agreement signed in Marrakech on April 14, 2025, between the Moroccan government and the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA). This agreement outlines the creation of a Regional Support and Coordination Center for Cybersecurity Incident Response, which will be based in Rabat. The center is designed to serve as a crucial platform aimed at bolstering African capabilities in responding to cyberattacks and incidents that jeopardize information systems.
The future center will not only provide a permanent secretariat for the ANCA but will also operate under the guidance of the General Directorate of Information System Security (DGSSI), the Moroccan national authority responsible for cybersecurity. The agreement further stipulates that the center will have legal personality and financial autonomy, enabling it to enter contracts, acquire and manage assets, receive donations, and initiate legal proceedings.
Expanding Capabilities and International Collaboration
Beyond its coordination role, the center is expected to deliver technical and operational support to member countries of the African network. This initiative will involve collaboration with international organizations specializing in cybersecurity, particularly in enhancing national Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) and Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs). The center will implement training programs, capacity-building initiatives, and organize cyberattack simulation exercises to prepare member nations effectively. This move is timely, as the global landscape is increasingly fraught with digital threats, and there is a growing imperative among African countries to enhance their cybersecurity cooperation.
As reported by medias24.com.
