Scaling Technical Capacity and Threat Hunting Expertise to Combat the Continent’s Evolving Cybercrime Landscape
In a decisive move to bolster digital security across the continent, Kaspersky and the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL) have concluded a comprehensive cybersecurity training program for law enforcement representatives.
Spanning from November 2025 to March 2026, the initiative provided intensive technical training to 40 officers from 23 African countries, focusing on the core mechanics of Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and advanced threat hunting.
As cyberthreats grow in complexity, the ability of law enforcement to investigate and attribute digital crimes is paramount. The training moved beyond theoretical frameworks, providing officers with practical, hands-on experience in:
- Incident Investigation: Identifying malicious activity across both Windows and Linux environments.
- TTP Analysis: Decoding the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures used by modern threat actors.
- Threat Intelligence: Leveraging global data to uncover and neutralize advanced persistent threats (APTs).
This training is a direct result of the five-year cooperation agreement signed between Kaspersky and AFRIPOL in 2024. The partnership is designed to facilitate the sharing of real-world threat intelligence and provide the technical know-how necessary to disrupt cybercriminal operations in the region.
“Cybercrime today is highly sophisticated and borderless, which means no single organization can tackle it alone,” says Yuliya Shlychkova, Vice President of Public Affairs at Kaspersky. “By investing in capacity building, we aim to support law enforcement with the expertise they need to contribute to a safer digital environment for everyone.”
The success of this program underscores the vital role of Kaspersky Expert Training, which has now trained over 3,000 specialists across 50 countries globally. For AFRIPOL, the collaboration is an essential pillar of its strategy to stay ahead of emerging threat trends.
Dr. Mohammed Benaired, Head of Training at AFRIPOL, noted: “Cooperation with partners from the private cybersecurity sector helps law enforcement agencies stay informed about the latest investigative approaches. We highly value this opportunity to further develop the response capabilities of our member countries.”
