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Attention Dynamic Women of Africa! As the digital world evolves, so does the way we safeguard our online identities. While passwords have long been our standard, the future is moving towards passwordless technologies—a groundbreaking development in digital security. 🔸 What Are Passwordless Technologies? Say goodbye to traditional passwords! Passwordless authentication employs innovative methods such as biometrics (fingerprints, facial recognition), Single Sign-On (SSO), and hardware tokens, providing a more secure and convenient way to access your digital accounts. 🔸 Why Embrace Passwordless Solutions? ▪️Enhanced Security: Mitigate risks like phishing and stolen credentials. ▪️Effortless Access: Experience a more fluid and straightforward login process. ▪️Reduced IT Burdens: Avoid the hassle of constant password resets and management. 🔸 What You Need to Know: While passwordless technology brings numerous benefits, it also has its challenges. Ensuring effective implementation and safeguarding biometric data or tokens are crucial for maintaining robust security. 🔸 How to Prepare for a Passwordless Future: 1. Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest trends in passwordless technologies. 2. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Use MFA as a step towards transitioning to passwordless solutions. 3. Explore Available Options: Find out which passwordless methods—biometrics, SSO, or tokens—best meet your needs. The future of digital security is here, and it’s passwordless! Are you ready to be at the forefront of this exciting transformation? Follow CyberChicks Academy for more insights into the digital age and empowering African women through technology! #DigitalWorld #Passwordless #TechTrends #WomenInTech #EmpowerThroughTech #CyberChicksAcademy #OnlineSafety #DigitalTransformation #WomenEmpowerment #FutureOfTech #Africa

Communications Authority of Kenya Unveils 2023-2027 Strategic Plan for Digital Inclusion. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched its strategic plan for 2023-2027, named "Digital Access To All," which aims to foster a sustainable digital society. This five-year plan, announced by CA Director General David Mugonyi, includes a budget of Kes88.6 billion and anticipates generating Kes117.4 billion in revenue. The strategy outlines four main goals: enhancing ICT connectivity, developing competitive ICT markets with emerging technologies, boosting organizational efficiency, and strengthening consumer empowerment and protection. The plan also focuses on addressing cybercrimes, protecting data and consumer privacy, and leveraging advancements in technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bridge the digital divide and support the government's Bottom Up Transformation Agenda on digital inclusion. #DigitalKenya #CA2027 #DigitalInclusion #TechAdvancement #CyberSecurity #ICTDevelopment #KenyaTech #DigitalTransformation

🎬 Reliving the Best Moments from Namma Privacy 2024! Step into the future of privacy with highlights from Namma Privacy 2024, where industry leaders, experts, and innovators came together to redefine the landscape of data protection. From thought-provoking discussions on evolving privacy regulations to groundbreaking privacy tech and solutions, the energy and insight at this event were unmatched! A special shoutout to our Gold Sponsors and Silver Sponsors, amazing panelists, and the privacy-conscious community that made this event an unforgettable success. 🔍 Missed it? Don’t worry – here’s a sneak peek of all the action that took place on and off the stage. We’re just getting started, and the conversation around privacy, security, and innovation continues! Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s keep building a more secure and privacy-respecting future together! 🚀 #NammaPrivacy2024 #DataProtection #PrivacyFirst #InnovationInPrivacy #DigitalSecurity #ConferenceRecap #PrivacyLeadership #CollaborativeFuture #DigitalTrust

🌐 The Gaia-X Compliance sets the standards that data providers, data consumers, data exchanges, and digital infrastructures must follow to participate in the Gaia-X ecosystem. Aligned with the core European values of 🇪🇺 transparency, 🔐 data protection, and 🛡️ cybersecurity, the document promotes innovation and competitiveness while ensuring that organisations operate globally under clear, standardised rules. #GaiaX #DataProtection #Cybersecurity #Compliance #Interoperability #DigitalTransformation #EuropeanInnovation #TechStandards

I’m pleased to see Gaia-X take a significant step forward by officially releasing its Compliance Document, as announced in yesterday’s press release. This decision demonstrates a strong commitment to integrity and transparency, and I’m truly convinced of the positive impact it will have on our industry. At Airbus, with our strong presence across multiple European countries, we are committed to fostering a unified, trusted European solution— aligned with the mission of the Gaia-X European Association. Therefore, our future requests for proposals regarding a sovereign, trusted cloud will be strictly based on the Gaia-X Label Level 3, as outlined in the Gaia-X Compliance Document. The Gaia-X Label Level 3 guarantees the highest standard of compliance for services requiring exceptional data handling, security, confidentiality and legal control, aligning perfectly with our vision for future sovereign and trusted data control. As we move forward, aligning future proposals with Gaia-X Compliance Document will ensure we meet the highest data sovereignty standards and drive continued success. #Airbus #Gaia-X #Digitaltransformation #DataSovereignty

The brand new Gaia-X Compliance Document resulted from the work of our members during the last two years. It is defining the standards for data providers, data consumers, data exchanges, and digital infrastructures creating interoperable Data Spaces based on a federated infrastructure. The Gaia-X Compliance Document is more than a set of rules; it’s a foundational guide for fostering trust in the evolving digital marketplace. Have a look at it and find out how Gaia-X is contributing to the creation of a trustful digital ecosystem.

🚀 Excited to see Gaia-X Association for Data and Cloud (AISBL) setting new standards for trust and security in digital ecosystems! The Compliance Document is a crucial step towards ensuring transparency and European sovereignty in the digital marketplace. Let’s foster innovation together while staying secure and compliant! 🌍🔐 #DigitalFuture #GaiaX #TrustInTech

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: When data travels between companies, having dedicated lines is crucial to ensure security. But it’s not just about the lines; it’s about the details.  You need to dig deep: Where is my data traveling? How is it traveling? 👉 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. Once you’ve got a solid foundation in place, updating these digital identities becomes straightforward. Being prepared means adopting new methods and securing your data effectively. Preparation is everything. Understand your data’s journey, fortify your digital identities, and stay ahead of potential threats. 🔎 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 Detlef Suck. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗘𝗢'𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 - 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? 📖➨ https://lnkd.in/e7mrPZ7P #Trust #Secure #Data #AETEurope #Knowledge #Study #Crypto #Future

I’m pleased to introduce 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵, a company committed to making privacy a core strength within organizations. At PrivinTech, we believe 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲; it’s the foundation of trust and security across every business level. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 help embed Privacy deeply into operations, including: 1. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Tailored guidance on navigating privacy regulations and adopting best practices. 2. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀: In-depth assessments to close compliance gaps and strengthen privacy frameworks. 3. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Comprehensive support, from DPO services to continuous monitoring for sustained accountability. 4. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Programs to build a culture of privacy, equipping teams with essential skills. We provide 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to protect data, 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, and empower teams in today’s digital landscape. Let’s build a proactive Privacy Culture that not only meets standards but sets new benchmarks. #DataPrivacy #DPDPA #PrivacyConsulting #PrivinTech #DPO #PDPL

Digital Sovereignty: A Critical Imperative for Emerging Countries 🌍 In today's interconnected world, digital sovereignty is more crucial than ever for emerging countries. It empowers nations to control their digital destinies, ensuring the security of sensitive data and fostering greater autonomy over digital assets and infrastructure. By investing in local data centers, telecommunications networks, and technological expertise, emerging countries can safeguard their digital ecosystems from external threats and reduce dependency on foreign technologies. This not only enhances national security but also promotes economic growth and innovation. Digital sovereignty enables countries to: - Protect sensitive data and privacy - Foster local innovation and technological development - Enhance national security and reduce cyber threats - Ensure equitable access to digital resources As we move forward, it's essential for policymakers, businesses, and communities to collaborate and prioritize digital sovereignty. Together, we can build a more secure, autonomous, and prosperous digital future for all. #DigitalSovereignty #EmergingMarkets #TechInnovation #DataSecurity #EconomicGrowth