ARUSHA: THE 4th Tanzania Cybersecurity Forum 2025 concluded in Arusha over the weekend, with stakeholders agreeing on 14 resolutions aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and enhancing data governance in the country.
The Tanzania Information and Communication Technology Commission (ICTC) Director General, Dr Nkundwe Mwasaga, disclosed the resolutions while officially closing the forum.
He noted that the event was both successful and beneficial, aligning with Tanzania’s broader goals to bolster its digital economy and ensure a safer online environment.
Among the key resolutions was the promotion of compliance among cybersecurity practitioners to improve data security and governance.
The forum also underlined the need for joint efforts among stakeholders to equip cybersecurity professionals with the necessary tools, training and awareness to adapt to the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Dr Mwasaga outlined other resolutions including, strengthening the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) by building resilience across all sectors through increased collaboration, awareness and continuous capacity-building.
It also resolved to promoting access to data for innovators, enforcing data protection practices and establishing affordable local data hosting services, as well as conducting audits of Internet of Things (IoT) applications across sectors such as agriculture.
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Others are encouraging a balanced approach between digital innovation and security, particularly in protecting children online, reviewing national cybersecurity and child online protection strategies to ensure they are forward-looking, collaborative and aligned with the national vision for a safer digital space.
He further highlighted resolutions focused on promoting job creation, building digital trust and boosting investor confidence through investments in cybersecurity intelligence, preparedness and local certification programmes.
The forum also advocated for homegrown cybersecurity solutions through public-private partnerships and providing affordable training to empower youth and support emerging startups and enhancing industry-academia collaboration to give students real-world exposure and foster innovation in digital security.
It also encouraged the adoption of locally developed cybersecurity applications in both the public and private sectors.
In addition, the forum agreed to establish a Cybersecurity Startup Ecosystem aimed at supporting Tanzanian-made solutions to address local and global digital challenges.
A mentorship programme was also proposed to support student-led cybersecurity projects through guidance from industry leaders.
The final resolution, Dr Mwasaga noted, involves establishing comprehensive data registers within both public and private sectors to support the growth of Tanzania’s digital economy
