{"id":193872,"date":"2026-03-08T04:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T08:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/08\/somalia-unveils-national-cybersecurity-emergency-response-center\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T09:30:10","slug":"somalia-unveils-national-cybersecurity-emergency-response-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/08\/somalia-unveils-national-cybersecurity-emergency-response-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Somalia Unveils National Cybersecurity Emergency Response Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

Somalia Unveils National Cybersecurity Emergency Response Center<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/hornobserver.com\/articles\/3606\/Somalia-Unveils-National-Cybersecurity-Emergency-Response-Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-03-08 04:56:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: hornobserver.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Author: <\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tMogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia has officially launched the Somali Cyber security Emergency Response Center (SOMCIRT), the country’s first national center dedicated to coordinating the prevention, detection, and response to cyber security incidents, Officials said. <\/p>\n

\tOperating under the National Telecommunications Authority,SOMCIRT will serve as the national hub for cyber security incident response.
\nIts responsibilities include receiving and analyzing reports of cyber
\nincidents, issuing threat alerts and advisories, coordinating responses to
\ncyber threats, and promoting cyber security awareness and cooperation among
\ngovernment institutions, the private sector, and international partners.
\n\tThe creation of the center followed extensive national
\nconsultations and technical assessments aimed at improving the country\u2019s
\ncapacity to address cyber threats, According to Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director
\nGeneral of the National Telecommunications Authority.
\n\t“The establishment of SOMCIRT is the result of extensive
\nnational consultations and technical assessments to strengthen Somalia\u2019s
\nability to respond to cyber threats and protect critical digital
\ninfrastructure,\u201d Mustafa Yasin Sheikh,
\nDirector General of the National Telecommunications Authority said.
\n\tInaugurated by the Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi
\nBarre, in a ceremony held in Mogadishu. The establishment of SOMCIRT represents
\na significant milestone in Somalia\u2019s efforts to strengthen national cyber
\nsecurity and safeguard its rapidly expanding digital infrastructure.
\n\tDuring the launch ceremony, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre
\ndescribed the new center as a crucial step in supporting Somalia\u2019s broader
\ndigital transformation and national security objectives.
\n\t“The launch of SOMCIRT marks a major step toward securing
\nSomalia\u2019s digital future. A secure cyber environment is essential for national
\nsecurity, economic development, and public trust in digital services,\u201d the
\nPrime Minister said.
\n\tCyber security has become increasingly important as Somalia
\ncontinues to expand digital services, internet access, and technology-driven
\ngovernment services.
\n\t“As digital services expand across Somalia, strengthening
\ncyber security systems is essential to protect government institutions,
\ntelecommunications infrastructure, and other critical sectors,\u201d the Minister of
\nCommunications and Technology, Mohamed Hassan Mohamed said, “SOMCIRT will play
\na key role in ensuring that the country\u2019s digital systems remain secure and
\nresilient.\u201d
\n\tThe center is expected to play an important role in strengthening
\nSomalia\u2019s resilience against cyber threats and protecting the country\u2019s
\ncritical digital infrastructure as connectivity and digital services continue
\nto grow.<\/p>\n

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