In effort to ensure a high and effective level of Network and Information Security within the country, Tanzania Computer Emergency Response Team (TZ-CERT) continues to carry out technical capacity building programs for its constituents.

Between 11th and 22 September 2023, TZ-CERT conducted a technical capacity building program in “Threat Detection and Prevention” and “Incident Handling and Response”. Fifty-nine (59) officers from various public institutions benefited from the program.

The objective of the training was to enhance the technical capacity of TZ-CERT Constituencies in Incident handling and Threat Detection and Prevention.

Pictures Below: Participants of the week one (1) Threat Detection and Prevention session conducted from 11th to 15th September 2023, at Kambarage Tower, Dodoma.

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