The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT) recently hosted a Constituents Engagement in Windhoek, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity landscape. 

The engagement emphasised the collective responsibility of protecting Namibia’s critical infrastructure and information systems while advancing the development of a trusted and resilient cyber ecosystem that safeguards the public interest.

Emilia Nghikembua, CEO of Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia and head of Nam-CSIRT, highlighted the authority’s united efforts, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Nam-CSIRT in fortifying the country’s cybersecurity posture. 

“A National Computer Security Incident Response Team is not merely an institutional designation, but a pragmatic framework for collective defence. It enables us to align policies, share insights and mobilise rapid, effective responses to evolving cyber threats,” stated Nghikembua.

She further emphasised the importance of national collaboration in addressing increasingly complex cyberattacks. 

She also stressed that trust is the foundation for effective partnerships, ensuring the protection of essential services, the economy and citizens’ rights.

Furthermore, collaboration is not optional, but a strategic necessity. 

When trusted partners share intelligence and best practices, it accelerates incident response, reduces duplication and strengthens national resilience. 

Nam-CSIRT ’s transparency and accountability were also highlighted, with quarterly and bi-annual landscape reports providing insights into Namibia’s cybersecurity environment, threats and progress.

Elton Witbooi, information and communication technology executive, elaborated on Nam-CSIRT’s achievements in expanding incident response capabilities and fostering cross-sector coordination. 

“Our information sharing has matured into structured, trusted channels that deliver timely and actionable intelligence. We have also prioritised capacity building through training, tabletop exercises and knowledge sharing to empower both public and private stakeholders,” added Witbooi.

Constituents were encouraged to build safe community spaces for sharing knowledge and to work closely with Nam-CSIRT in establishing sectoral CIRTs, ensuring broader participation and collective readiness.

Nghikembua concluded by urging all stakeholders to elevate trust, strengthen collaboration and expand the circle of cybersecurity defenders across Namibia.