JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 24/APO Group: As part of a joint initiative with AFRIPOL, Kaspersky has offered cybersecurity training courses to the intention of 40 law enforcement representatives hailing from 23 African countries, unfolding the fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and advanced threat hunting techniques from November 2025 to March 2026.
As cyberthreats continue to grow in scale and complexity, strengthening the technical capabilities of law enforcement agencies has become an important priority worldwide. Through knowledge-sharing programmes, technology companies can contribute practical expertise gained from real-world cyber investigations and threat analysis. Such collaboration aims to equip law enforcement professionals with the necessary skills and tools needed to investigate digital crimes more effectively and strengthen cybersecurity capabilities.
The programme covered key aspects of threat detection and incident investigation, including how to identify malicious activity in Windows and Linux environments, analyse attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), using threat intelligence to uncover advanced threats.
“Cybercrime today is highly sophisticated, borderless, and constantly evolving, which means no single organisation can tackle it alone. The reason why cooperation and knowledge sharing between the private cybersecurity sector and law enforcement agencies are so critical. Our long-standing collaboration with AFRIPOL demonstrates the value of this approach. Over the years, Kaspersky and AFRIPOL have worked together to better understand the cyberthreat landscape across Africa and to support international efforts aimed at disrupting cybercrime. By continuing to invest in training and capacity building, we aim to support law enforcement professionals with the expertise they need to investigate digital crimes effectively and contribute to building a safer and more trusted digital environment for everyone,” the Vice President, Public Affairs, at Kaspersky, Yuliya Shlychkova, commented.
While the Head, Training and Capacity Building Division at AFRIPOL, Dr. Mohammed Benaired, added: “Strengthening the capabilities of law enforcement agencies is essential to effectively address the growing complexity of cybercrime across the African continent. Initiatives such as this training programme play an important role in equipping officers with the practical skills needed to investigate cyber incidents, analyse digital evidence and respond to emerging threats.”
“Cooperation with partners from the private cybersecurity sector, such as Kaspersky, helps law enforcement agencies stay informed about the latest threat trends and investigative approaches. We highly value this collaboration and the opportunity it creates to further develop the cybercrime response capabilities of AFRIPOL member countries.”
