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Why Africa Needs to Improve Cybersecurity to Boost Investment and Economic Development with Kendrall Felder and Larry Yon

Unlocking Africa
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Episode #36 with Kendrall Felder and Larry Yon who are Co-Founders of CyberAlliance, which is a global technology solutions firm, with a Pan-African focus, creating strategies that advance digital transformation and accelerate cyber security. CyberAlliance focuses on helping sub-saharan African countries implement technology and cyber security in a way that drives job creation, profitability, and economic development. What We Discuss With Kendrall Felder and Larry Yon What are some of the challenges you face when developing and implementing strategies to improve cyber security in Africa?In Africa, effective cybersecurity remains a challenge, with many organisations unprepared for cyber attacks. Why is this the case?What efforts can be made to increase cybersecurity awareness in Africa?What is the significance of countries like Kenya enacting new anti-piracy legislation to combat piracy and protect content, networks, and intellectual property?What is the relationship between cyber security and economic development in Africa?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How to Accurately Forecast Africa’s Long-Term Development Potential. African Futures & Innovation with Jakkie Cilliers? Make sure to check it out! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu Connect with Kendrall and Larry on LinkedIn at Kendrall Felder and Larry Yon, and Twitter @_CyberAlliance Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.uk info@etkgroup.co.uk

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