FIRST would like to gratefully acknowledge the following organizations and individuals for their support!
Co-Host | AfricaCERT
The AfricaCERT is nonprofit organization founded to provide leadership in cybersecurity related issues in Africa. AfricaCERT is expected to assist in strengthening cyber readiness in African Internet Ecosystem. The objectives of AfricaCERT are to assist African countries in establishing and operating Computer Security and Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) by providing expertise and advice in formulating initiatives, programs and projects related to the launch of CSIRTs in African countries and to encourage and support cooperation among teams in the Africa Internet Service Region.
www.africacert.org
cyber.gov.rw
Strategic Partners | ITU
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs. Founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, we allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.
www.itu.int
Supporting Partner | M3AAWG
The Messaging, Malware, and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group provides a collaborative global trusted forum that brings industry together to help fight and prevent internet online abuse. Working with members, industry groups and global partners, M3AAWG will continue its efforts to help prevent online abuse, focusing on protecting communications, data privacy and security, and the supply chain.
www.m3aawg.org
Since 2005, Team Cymru’s mission has been to save and improve lives by working with security teams around the world, enabling them to track and disrupt the most advanced bad actors and malevolent infrastructures. We deliver comprehensive visibility into global cyber threat activity and are a key source of intelligence for many cyber security and threat intelligence vendors.
www.team-cymru.com
Established in 2008, Broadband System Corporation Ltd. was mandated with rolling out a nationwide fiber optic network. The successful journey of the deployment of the fiber optic network has covered over 3000 Kilometers in 30 districts advancing Rwanda’s mission of becoming the ICT hub of Africa. Fast forward today, BSC has grown to be a leading information technology company. The pursuit of excellence, innovation and a long-standing experience in the industry continues to drive our passion to develop world-class technology solutions for individuals and businesses.
www.bsc.rw
RwandAir began operations in December 2002.Operating from Kigali as the hub at the heart of Africa, RwandAir is one of the fastest growing airlines and operates one of the youngest and state of the art fleet on the African continent. The airline, which is also well reputed for an excellent on time performance, reaches out to twenty-two cities in Western,Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. RwandAir is a member airline of the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), an EASA, IOSA and ISAGO certified operator.
www.rwandair.com
