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The best defense is the attack. This saying also applies to cybersecurity. NEC XON, a subsidiary of the Japanese computer giant NEC, and IgKnight Ltd, a Mauritian company operating in the offshore, signed an agreement Wednesday, July 4, for the establishment of a Cyber Defense Operations Center in Mauritius
This is the first center of its kind in the region. This unit, based at Maeva Tower in Ebene, was introduced at the launch. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of the Japanese ambassador to Mauritius, Yoshiharu Kato, and Vernon Fryer, head of the NEC XON Cyber Defense Operations Center in South Africa.
Mauritius has about 70 threats of security. NEC's tools provide real-time insights into attacks against Mauritius and phishing websites. It is mainly the financial sector, including the banking sector, that is facing these threats.
This Cyber Defense Operations Center will have two objectives: to defend the borders of Mauritius from cyberattacks and to make the country safe in cybersecurity. The center will defend the country in the event of attacks, will trace the pirates and will be able to communicate the information to the authorities. Thanks to the collaboration of NEC XON, the detection and defense algorithm uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect our borders.
Shaan Kundomal, Chief Executive Officer of Capital Horizons Ltd, who is also a director from IgKnight Ltd, notes to the express that Mauritius is an important financial center. "There is data at stake. There is also the reputation of the hub. This center will focus on solutions for companies to be 'compliant' with cybersecurity principles. "
Another aspect is the prevention and detection of attacks. "Our priority is to protect our customers who are vulnerable. Moreover, in terms of data protection, we will accompany companies, " explains Shaan Kundomal.
According to him, some of the recruitment was made. The transfer of technology will be done shortly for the start of operations. NEC already has cyber operations in Japan, Singapore, Australia, Brazil and South Africa. Two more will be born, in Nigeria and Senegal
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